We have finally gotten around to taking a picture of the strip mall around the block from our house. This is where we get prescriptions, rent movies and pick up odds and ends from time to time. It's about a 5 minute walk from our complex, which makes it very handy.

As you can see, it doesn't look drastically different from the strip malls you'd see in the U.S. (other than the street markings on the other side). We really are blessed to have this convenience so close to us, it has saved our lives a few times so far!

This week, we are taking a step back from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives to remember the reason why we're here. We are overwhelmed that God would choose to die to save us. And his rising from the grave is the hope which he has given us. And now it is our job to ensure that Africa hears of this hope and takes hold of it. That's an exciting thing!

A little less than two weeks after Easter, we will have our first visitor! Jeremy's friend Roy (from Kokomo) will be swinging by South Africa on the way home and spending a little over a week here. We are excited for the visit and hope that we will have more of you lined up to come visit us soon, whether it is a Work & Witness trip or a vacation. We'd love to have you!

We really don't want to focus on our prayer requests this week, but just to bask in the fact that God has already claimed the victory over anything that comes our way. Thank you for your prayers and be encouraged by this fact in your own life as well.

Have a happy Easter!

Until next time,

Jeremy, Tricia & Jake