We had an opportunity to head to South Africa for a few days while getting a car rack installed on our vehicle. We took a few days to play and gather supplies after the car work was done before we returned to Mozambique. Here’s some of our adventure.
I love that despite having a bed for each girl, there in our little cottage, our ladies chose to share a big sister sleep-over each night. Their little hearts are beautiful. No one could be left out.
We went ahead and got our hair trimmed while there in South Africa. I usually trim everyone’s hair while we’re here in Mozambique, but the girls enjoyed the spoiling.
Eden REALLY enjoyed the hair washing part.
The girls enjoyed the opportunity to play in restaurant play areas while we waited on our food. Honestly it was insane some of these play areas for the kids and they absolutely had a blast.
We even went to an indoor splash pad.
And burned crazy amounts of energy at a trampoline park.
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We had some really yummy “American” food.
And while it was an utter blast, I love that my girls could not wait to come home to their backyard, their bikes, their friends and their Mozambique. It was a beautiful time as a family to appreciate the blessing of more “Western World fun” while still appreciating the richness of life here amid the more simple. I love that my girls were really able to embrace that well; rejoicing in both places and having family conversations about the value of the two worlds we live in. And all of our hearts were full to the max as we turned down our street to return home here in Mozambique.
God has truly blessed us to the uttermost.
We are beyond grateful.
Thanks for the fun, South Africa!
Matt and Monica, It is such a blessing to watch your girls enjoying the simple things like the kid’s play rooms and especially the trampolines. They are getting so grown-up. They just “ooze” goodness. Love your posts and pray for your family and your mission.
Aww, thank you so much Chuck. And be sure to tell everyone there at church hello from us. We think of you all and pray for you often. You are such an encouragement to us.