I honestly was not sure how the holiday season would affect
me being away from home. I love my family back in Atlanta and I greatly miss my
friends back in Dallas. Thanksgiving is always a time where my parents go to
North Atlanta to spend the day with my mother’s side of the family. It is one
of my favorite times of the year. They are all so amazing and every year seems
to get better, especially hanging with my fun and crazy cousin Julie. I have
one of the most amazing extended families on the planet and not getting to
spend Thanksgiving with them I knew would not be easy.
The Lord provided in great ways though. We ended up having
the finances to go pick up some amazing food and have an amazing meal thanks to
our team members who are incredibly gifted in that area. We talked a lot about
what we were thankful for which is a list in my life that could go on for
hours.
Amazing parents who have always stood by me
Bob and Linda Dukes who have been spiritual parents to me
since I came to Christ
The financial provision that the Lord has done in my life to
allow me to go on the World Race
My amazing community group back in Dallas that is still
praying hard for me
My amazing friends in Atlanta,
Dayton, and Dallas that has been such a constant source
of life and encouragement.
My amazing squad that I have the chance to travel the world
with telling people about the love of Christ.
My Amazing Heavenly Father who have brought me from death
into life by His grace alone.
Just to name a few. The list would take hours to go through
if not days. I have so much to be thankful for. The meal ended with a lot of
joy and we started our Nightwatch, a time which we as a team with pray through
the night for the nation of Mozambique
and whatever else the Lord lays on our hearts. It started at 8pm and ended at
6am. We take shifts and continue to pray the Kingdom of God over this area. It
was an amazing time to ask the Lord to transform this land like He has
transformed our lives.
My birthday was a few days later. 28 years old. My friends here
did some amazingly gracious things for me. I got breakfast in bed, which was
amazing. Had a chance to enjoy the
beaches of Mozambique
which are amazing and beautiful. Spent a great amount of time with the amazing
friends I have on this squad. Got to spend some time online (here that is a big
deal). Was blessed to have the chance to talk to my mom back in the States.
Came back to the house/campsite and was given an amazing cake while my friends
sang Happy Birthday to me. The night ended with us singing to God in worship.
It was such a great day.
So I greatly miss home. And I know with Christmas coming
that will probably intensify some. But the Lord has been so good in allowing me
to have an amazing holiday season here in Africa thus far. To my family and
friends back home, I miss you greatly and can’t wait to see you again. Until
then thank you so much for your prayers and support. It means more to me than I
can ever say. Love you all.
for God
for People
for the Nations
