One of my favorite things about international travel it the constant sense of your own vulnerability. What better way to be reminded of my need to constantly rely on God? He is blessing us in so many ways, most notably through our readers. Each reading session is as different as the individuals we are working with. We are able to share the truth of God, learn about the culture, and build friendships that we will remember for perhaps the rest of our lives. I'm having trouble remembering what I've ever done to deserve such blessings. Thankfully, God doesn't work that way!
In recognition of my love of adventure and surprise I'd like to make a short list of things I've experienced thus far:
1. Avocados the size of small child
2. A ginormous lilac bush that is as aromatic as it is large
3. Beautiful handmade baskets for about $8
4. Waking up at 4:30am to a flooded bedroom floor (and suitcase)
5. Baby sized bananas that are VERY sweet
6. Leaving my purse at a restaurant and finding in the exact same place I left it 2 hours later (God is good).
7. Having a Rwandan friend pray that God will wrap His arms around me.
8. Fabulous 4th of July celebration at the American Embassy
9. Poisonous black fuzzy caterpillars
10. Learning that Moses's (youth minister) grandfather had 45 children (that he knows of)
11. Never ending source of chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, pizza, waffles, tostadas... etc. made by a brilliant Ugandan woman.
8 comments:
YOU are one of my favorite things!
I am glad you found all the black caterpillars before I got here! Right? NP
I'm glad you saw fireworks!! Ba bites. Remember?
I find it hard to focus after "Never ending source of chocolate chip cookies," so I am thankful that came towards the end of the post! Have a good and blessed day,
AJ
We've been involved in several mission trips - but the one-on-one while studying God's word sounds just about perfect - can't wait to hear more about those with whom you are studying -thanks for sharing - beth pope
Wow! Child sized avocados... that is impressive. See if you can sneak one back for us and we'll have a giant guacamole party!
What ever you bring back will be great!! I wish I could have seen myself from the boat. What day do you come home? I think Mark and Destin are coming to family meal.
8 posts now! Woo hoo! (that's 5 words, right?)
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