With the boys safely back from Botswana, the stories are trickling out…

…first flight on a 747 (a HUGE milestone according to Derek)

…cute kids from the orphanage

…starting a bonfire with gasoline

…popular fast food restaurant Nandos

…riding in the trunk of an SUV

…lots of singing and praying

…going hut to hut telling families about the good news of Jesus

Jim captured a lot on camera and video, some of which we’ll share here. (video will be forthcoming, as it still needs to be edited)

Group shot in front of the first orphanage the team visited:

Do these eyes not make your heart melt? Many of these precious kids are orphaned because their parents have died from HIV/AIDS.

After hearing a Bible story, the kids drew pictures. Here they are showing Jake their artwork:

Lap space was prime property.

Bubbles: the international language of fun.

Playing a game of sharks and minnows:

Seeing the A Team missionaries wearing Wabash and Wheaton garb made the world seem a little bit smaller, even if for a moment.