It’s time to go home. However, it’s been a while since I’ve last updated y’all, almost 6 weeks. A lot has transpired:
Emotionally, I have experienced joy, tears, hope, desperation, laughter, agony, anticipation, frustration, victory, exhaustion, compassion, and determination.
On the activity front, celebrated two birthdays, watched a couple movies, gone to a braai, got a hair cut, jumped off a bridge only to be yanked up again, gone to my first rugby game, surfed in Port Elizabeth, and strolled along the beach.
Lessons learned from the Lord. I am His. His compassion in my heart is worth the process and pain. Time at His feet is the only way I can truly be renewed. Relationships while difficult beyond words are rewarding and beautiful. Do not think of myself more highly than I ought.
Ministry that I have been privileged to be a part of in Botswana and South Africa has been some of my favorite all Race. Made new contacts for future World Race teams. Enjoyed fellowship with other believers giving glory to our Lord. Served along side Harvest church in a local school and in their church. Got to assemble and distribute packs to assist those in need (food, toy, baby hampers, sweater and hat, and toiletries). Participated in door-to-door community prayer ministry. Was honored to cook for and serve at community feeding program. Assisted with special activities for kids in a community daycare program. Organized donations. Delivered flowers to hospital nurses.
Now that you are up to speed, I will continue with the “Coming Home” thought.
So much is going through my heart and mind as I think about coming home…
I am so excited to see, hug, and catch up with my family without a lag time. So excited to see dear friends. Hear about all that has transpired while I was half way around the world. Can’t wait for family dinners, mom’s cookin’, Audrie’s fantastic experiments, Emily’s exotic creations, and Tiffany’s tantalizing tasties! Can’t wait to go to the range with dad. Be in the middle of my brother’s jokes and crazy antics.
I am considering what it will look like for me to implement all that I have learned these past eleven months. I am excited to begin to walk that out.
Praying about the next steps that the Lord is calling me to take. Glad for this new season and all that the Lord has in store!
There are a lot of unknowns in coming home, but I know whose I am and that’s all that matters. That knowledge brings such peace and joy in the uncertainty. I am coming home and my heart is there because that is where He has called me in this season. So excited!
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