Another amazing day here in Swaziland with our team. We spent time visiting CarePoints where HopeChest has funded wells, classroom construction, and new kitchen projects.

We had the chace to hand out some of our gifts, and spend time in activities (from reading to naptime) with our CarePoint kids. All of those you can see in the photos below.

But one moment stole the day.

As you may know from reading my blog, Swaziland is one of the hardest places on earth to live. The HIV infection rate is the highest in the world, and many people suffer from malnutrition.

Today we helped one woman whose ankle was filled with gangrene–an infection that would slowly invade her flesh, bones, blood, and then kill her.

Fortunately we got her to a clinic in time. But as the doctor dressed the wound, you could see how the gangrene had eaten a whole directly into her bone. Tomorrow we’re working on getting her to a hospital for further treatment to prevent the spread of this throughout more of her leg.

In many ways it is a small version of what our ministry is trying to accomplish. Identify problems that are eating away at communities and killing children. Stop the damage. And work toward a permanent long-term solution. My heart broke for this woman–in a country where life is already so difficult.

Join me as we pray for the remainder of our trip together. I’ll keep posting stories and photos. Let me know if you have any questions you want, and enjoy today’s pics.