Well,
by now you must have assumed that I have arrived here safely. It has been a tough few days and I am still fairly home sick. It was a strange trip over here. I felt little excitement, anticipation, or wonder. I think this place has become normal to me which has made this trip that much harder; the days are very long.
My only saving grace has been reconnecting with the people. One person in particular; a young nine year old boy from Zimbabwe named Divine. I first met Divine two years ago when I first came to Africa. The first day I arrived in South Africa I met Divine and was surprised to find out it was his first day in South Africa as well. Divine had just been brought to South Africa by his Aunt Emily from Zimbabwe. Through our time together, we both became close and discovered this new country.
Last year when I returned to South Africa our friendship was even closer. However, Divine was very shy when we initially connected. Emily says he is always very shy when people return to greet him. When I arrived on Friday, Emily informed me that Divine had been counting down the days until I arrived and he had wanted to wait by the gate of our compound all day until I came. When I first saw Emily I gave her a big hug and before I knew it, I felt to small hands tapping me on the back I turned around and there was my friend Divine who quickly gave me a big hug. I was so amazed because I know what a shy little guy he is. We have been hanging out a lot over the past few days and through this time of darkness he has been my small amount of light.
He won't let go of my hand; and I will not let go of his.
At this point, if for no other reason, I am here for him
by now you must have assumed that I have arrived here safely. It has been a tough few days and I am still fairly home sick. It was a strange trip over here. I felt little excitement, anticipation, or wonder. I think this place has become normal to me which has made this trip that much harder; the days are very long.
My only saving grace has been reconnecting with the people. One person in particular; a young nine year old boy from Zimbabwe named Divine. I first met Divine two years ago when I first came to Africa. The first day I arrived in South Africa I met Divine and was surprised to find out it was his first day in South Africa as well. Divine had just been brought to South Africa by his Aunt Emily from Zimbabwe. Through our time together, we both became close and discovered this new country.
Last year when I returned to South Africa our friendship was even closer. However, Divine was very shy when we initially connected. Emily says he is always very shy when people return to greet him. When I arrived on Friday, Emily informed me that Divine had been counting down the days until I arrived and he had wanted to wait by the gate of our compound all day until I came. When I first saw Emily I gave her a big hug and before I knew it, I felt to small hands tapping me on the back I turned around and there was my friend Divine who quickly gave me a big hug. I was so amazed because I know what a shy little guy he is. We have been hanging out a lot over the past few days and through this time of darkness he has been my small amount of light.
He won't let go of my hand; and I will not let go of his.
At this point, if for no other reason, I am here for him
4 comments:
That's incredible Dan! Divine's name couldn't be more appropriate.
Send a smile around the campus for me. God's got you in his hands; embrace that!
Lots of love,
Sarah
:)
Good job danny J! You made it!
I think the picture says it all, bud. Give Divine a huge hug from all of us and please pass on a big Canadian hello to Emily!
How are things going for George?
Stay Safe!
Love,
Mom
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