Hey Yall! okay i don't have much time so I'm going to have to keep this post short and sweet but i wanted to share and give you all some updates on my trip so far. (smile).
For starters... I ended up arriving in Kenya a day later than everyone else. Rob (another member of my team) and myself got seperated from the rest of the group cause we got bumped from the flight in Atlanta. It was such a crazy day at the Airport working out details on how we were going to arrive in Africa and making sure our bags didn't end up Sudan. At first they didn't think they could get us on another flight the next day but the Lord was faithful and Rob and I arrived in Kenya a day later than everyone else with a nice Sky Team shirt compliments of Delta. haha This whole flight bumping things was my first reminder that the Lord is in control and will provide whatever we need... and of course He did. (smile.) To be honest I didn't really get the full feeling that I was in Africa until we went to the Market yesterday cause up until then I had pretty much been surrounded by white people. And let me tell you is you want to feel like you are in a completely different place- Come to Africa, haha! It is so beautiful and interesting. I can't wait to explore more. So far we have just been getting LuKenya ready for the Campers to arrive on Sunday and bonding we team as well as dealing with various insect, and digestive issues( sorry if that was too much info) :) But it has been wonderful but also challenging. I think it's safe to say that we are all pretty much out of our comfort zones. The Lord has already started to teach me so much-- it is so different being on a place that isn't full of comfortable situations. I am already learning that being here is going to require COMPLETE reliance on the Lord. Daily I must alow Him to fill me with His Spirit in order to accomplish His purposes. Camp is coming up reallly soon and I am going to be with the youngest group of girls this week.. I am so exicted and we have our cabin all decorated and are ready for them to be here! Most of the kids coming next week are missionary Kids so we can't wait for them to be here! We rock climbed on thurs and I learned to belay- not gonna lie i felt really outdoorsy. haha but It's been amazing and fellowship with Jesus has been sweet. Pray that more campers will sign up to come through the summer and that our team will continue to bond. Also pray that i will daily surrender to the Lord and have Faith in knowing he will supply all my needs. I love and miss you all!! Send me emaails!!! :)
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
and I said I'd never blog...
I always said I'd never create a blog... and of course here I am at 6:45 on a saturday afternoon doing just that. A big factor that I might should mention is that this is finals week and of course I'm looking for anything to distract me from studying.
But regardless of procrastination and my lack of communication skills the main reason for this blog is to serve as a way to keep my dear friends and family updated as I embark on quite the adventure this summer. My hope is that as often as possible I will be able to share my experiences and stories as well as all the ways the Lord will be working in my life, in our team, the campers, the western project, and SO much more. We are now officially 22 days away from leaving which makes it incredibly difficult to focus on school. My heart overflows when thinking of the ways each one of you have supported and encouraged me - I graciously ask you to continue to pray as I prepare to leave.
LOVE TO YOU ALL :)
I should think about getting back to my psychology paper and leave you with some of my favorite words from Isaiah 58...
"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free
and break every yoke?
Is it not to share your food with the hungry
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe him,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness will go before you,
and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard."
But regardless of procrastination and my lack of communication skills the main reason for this blog is to serve as a way to keep my dear friends and family updated as I embark on quite the adventure this summer. My hope is that as often as possible I will be able to share my experiences and stories as well as all the ways the Lord will be working in my life, in our team, the campers, the western project, and SO much more. We are now officially 22 days away from leaving which makes it incredibly difficult to focus on school. My heart overflows when thinking of the ways each one of you have supported and encouraged me - I graciously ask you to continue to pray as I prepare to leave.
LOVE TO YOU ALL :)
I should think about getting back to my psychology paper and leave you with some of my favorite words from Isaiah 58...
"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free
and break every yoke?
Is it not to share your food with the hungry
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe him,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness will go before you,
and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard."
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