Another birthday and a fun run/walk!

On Sunday, Stefan celebrated his 15th birthday! We pray that God may continue to be with you in the coming year Stefan!

Father and son

Baptism

2 years old

Preprimary

Year 6

And on Wednesday he became the proud owner of his driver's learners permit. Here they can get it once they turn 15. And so he can now drive with one of us in the passenger's seat! On Monday he is enrolled to begin drivers ed class (which everyone must do) and for 3 days a week (2hrs each session) he will get 6 weeks of theory. They also need to do 6 hours driving with an instructor. After that he does a computer knowledge test and a driving test with an instructor from the ed class and if he passes those two, he needs to wait till he's 16 and then he gets his intermediate license.

Today (Saturday) we joined in with a fundraising fun run/walk organised by a year 12 student in our school/church. The funds were a mission trip she is doing as part of her senior project. Stefan and Jaclyn ran, Shantel biked and Steve and myself did a fast walk with Taleesha enjoying a ride in the stroller. It was 6km long and checkpoints along the way directed the route. Stefan and Jaclyn completed it within 30 minutes; we took just under an hour.

Stefan ready to run

Getting our numbers and waiting for the start 

Ready to go!

Last minute instructions and then we were off!

We did it! (Thanks for the photo Shantel!)

At the end, the prizes were handed out. Stefan and Jaclyn both received a T-shirt, and I got some vouchers for bike hire! Just as we headed to our cars, it started to drizzle and within 5 minutes it rained! It was a nice morning and we all enjoyed it! 

In the afternoon, we starting tackling the garden beds and the weeds! It was high time they received some attention! It wasn't too cold, the sun was shining and it was really nice just to be outside and enjoy some fresh air. The little girls joined in too and tried their best to be helpful!!

And another week has gone! We continue to be thankful for the way we have settled in, for the way God has provided for our every need and how the community has included us. 

Next week is the annual church spring clean. Babysitting is provided for the little ones and the ladies hope to spruce up the kerk!

That's this week's update! Thanks for checking in.