Conquering the Skies

Downtown Johannesburg from BIMs

Unbelievably beautiful flying weather, smooth flights and soft landings...but I'm still "white knuckle" on take offs. The flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg was 15 hours and 5 minutes and we landed exactly on time for a total of 21 1/2 hours from home to here. God was so merciful in bringing to mind all the verses I needed to keep me focused and excited.  Even with 10 bags between us, we had no trouble getting through immigration, passport check and customs. Baptist International Missions (where I will stay until the team arrives) was a good sight for me. I got in about seven, went to bed at 7:30 and was asleep by 7:31. The pilot and I were the only ones who didn't get to sleep on the trip and I'm not too sure about him.

This morning we visited Aurora Primary. The shy smiles and winks told me I'm going to enjoy my weeks in Africa. I've included a few pictures. More will come. The scripture lesson for today was from Proverbs 4:23...the New Living translation states this verse this way: "Guard your heart above anything else you have, because it determines the kind of life you will live." Pray for me that my "heart" will be right with God and that I will open it to what He wants to show me this week and in the weeks to come.
Every where in Africa EVERYONE smiles and speaks a friendly welcome.
Best sign of the day..."NO HOOTING"...means "don't blow your horn."
Tonight we're going to "African Idol," the dancing competition. This should be interesting and lots of fun.