Thursday, the 24th was here before we knew it and we were packing our “soft-sided bag, as small as possible” to take on the secondary school trip. There is not that much room inside the bus and the luggage either has to be inside the bus or packed into the back of Larry’s vehicle. We got everything in and we were on the road by 6 a.m.
This trip was totally different from the elementary trip. The secondary kids went to Eagle Adventures in South Africa. It is a camp that challenges the kids with all kinds of physical activities. It is run by an amazing Christian couple, Roelf (Trompie) and Susan, who physically challenge the kids and spiritually nurture them as well. They have a beautiful mansion-type house that can house 60 people that is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery.
The kids were divided into three teams and completed for points by physical games, archery, javelin, ninja-type weapon throws, canoeing, zip lining, repelling and lots of hiking. They also had to come up with a cheer and team song as well as an advertisement and Bible skit.
All in all, we had an amazing time and delicious food in a beautiful place that was so fresh and cool.
Trompie and Susan have such a great ministry with students and adults as they challenge them to go beyond what they think they can do. Trompie speaks deep words of Truth and the kids listen. We are so blessed when we leave.
We did have an interesting event on our way there. We were just a few miles from the border when we came upon a terrible accident that had just occurred probably a minute or so before we got there. A car was completely crushed on one side and there were people still inside the smoking car. Don, our bus driver hopped out of the bus with the fire extinguisher in hand and Larry soon followed. They were able to pull out two survivors and get them to a safe place on the side of the road. The other two in the car did not make it. 
I stayed in the bus with the students and we said a prayer for the people involved and thanked the Lord that we had not been at the site earlier. God is good.
We are glad to be back and have an incredibly busy week ahead of us. I believe we will be busy now until the end of the school year. We appreciate your prayers and emails of encouragement.
in Him,
Susan and Larry
Wow- intense stuff. I'm so sorry the two in the car didn't make it, but thankful you and Don were able to help the other two to safety. Praise God for that!
ReplyDeleteSeeing these photos is giving me fond memories of going to Eagle Adventures back in 2000. :) Sounds like some things have changed, but Trompie sounds the same.