In Swaziland (the beginning of it all)

So we arrived in Swaziland on Thursday. My one bag was lost when we arrived but thankfully I am picking it up today. It arrived a day after me in South Africa and had to be sent to Manzini Swaziland. I have had an array of emotions coming back. It's been so awesome to see some of the people I've met 4 years ago and to know they are still doing okay is amazing! On the other hand it has been overwhelming to think about the fact that I will be gone for a year. I have been really trying to immerse myself in the word of God and trust his promises that he has everything under control and I don't need to worry. As we've been in Swaziland for two days God has just already revealed himself to me so much. The verse that talks about the vine and needing to prune it's branches so that it can produce better fruit keeps coming to mind. I really think this is what the year will be like! A year of growing and God pruning my life and my ways! It's going to be hard and a struggle and I'm sure lonely at times but I know that I need to lean on God for my support and that His love is enough for me to get through anything! I am here with 5 others girls who are staying for a month. They have been such a blessing in my life already. They are encouraging and uplifting. They have such a passion for this mission and for God it amazes me! I know God is at work through it all and I am holding on to that truth! (because otherwise I wouldn't be able to do it!) I am excited to share with you all what God is doing! I will update my blog every week and share more about what God is doing! Let God be your guide!