Preparation....

These kids have been preparing for this trip for many months now.  We are fortunate enough to be able to have 4 kids that will be representing many children back in Iowa.


Let me introduce them to you and they can tell you why they are going to South Africa...


Ally - said she wants to see the birds, animals and be able to spend time in Extension 23. 


Ramsey said, "I am going back because I liked SA.  I like everyone at the farm and at Extension 23, especially Themba, who I can't wait to see again.  I am also excited to see Jordan and Nathan.  I think that Jordan and Nathan's school was very nice and had kind kids and teachers.  Every day Jordan, Nathan, and I swam and we will this year too.  I am also excited to bring Themba back to the farm like we did last year so he could spend some time with the team.  I really enjoyed going to the orphanage and meeting all of the little kids, hopefully, we will adopt a little girl who I spent time with and, hopefully, she will be there this year too!  (Mom and Dad don't know about this.)  The woman who manages the orphanage is very kind to take care of the kids at the orphanage.  I cannot wait to see Jordan, Nathan, Themba, Dudu, J-Life team and especially John and Lorna who are my auntie and uncle now.  I am so excited to see everyone in SA again!"

Tate - said he wants to tell the South African children about God and help his dad put flooring in the silos.  He is also looking forward to watching movies on the airplane.


Austin - said he wants to take care of the South African children and he also looks forward to climbing the mountains that he saw in the pictures from last year.


Our team looks forward to walking alongside these kids to see how they respond to their surroundings.  So often kids respond more faithfully then adults, I know God has BIG plans for us!!