Vicki Ohlerking

Thanks to all of you who prayed for our team while we were in Africa. It means a lot to know that we have friends here who are behind us.

I’ve been home now almost 3 weeks and have wanted to write about the trip, but haven’t because there are some things I want to be able to save for the “My Life” video. So I’ll give a few highlights, then you’ll have to watch the Children’s Cup website and my blog for more details.

As a team, we had a blast. We laughed uncontrollably at so many things. And most of them probably wouldn’t even be funny to anyone else–except maybe the guy running full speed into the glass window in the Joberg airport and Ty going back into the airport to find a phone and coming back walking a dog the size of a horse. We left Mvinny (one of Vince’s 3 new African names) in Africa–I have no clue where he is or when he’s coming back. But Africa has that effect on you–it’s hard to leave…

It’s a beautiful continent with some of the most incredible scenery I’ve ever seen. But what makes it hard to leave is the people–especially the little kids. When you walk up to a CarePoint you are greeted as if you are a celebrity. The picture above was how I was greeted at Fonteyn. This little boy, who is deaf and cannot speak, stayed with me the entire afternoon. The kids run up and hug you, laughing, wanting you to come play with them. And it may be because they know that the Americans bring sweets and stickers. But I believe that it’s more than that. I believe they are drawn to the love of Christ that each of us brings with us. That love is what gives them hope that everything is going to be ok.

So soon we’ll tell you more about Jabu, Bobo and some others that we were able to spend time with. Just keep watching… If you want to get email updates, email me and let me know–we’ll let you know when we have new stuff out.

And be praying that this video will ultimately lead to even more “changed worlds.”