Well a lot has happened since I last wrote. My parents got to come see me, I came to Botswana and now I’ve been living in Struizendam. We have been in our super tiny village for about a month now. It’s the most remote place I’ve ever been. There are 2 possible options of fun. 1. Going to the sand dunes or 2. Chasing the cows off our property everyday. But none the less Africa has been really good. Gods been showing me a lot about being the Bride of Christ. I’ve been reading Becoming His and everyone should read it!!
Africa is my favorite continent so far and I will definitely be back. The kids are extremely sweet even though it took a bit for them to warm up.
I have 39 days left till I fly back home. I can’t believe it. Time has been flying. We only have 3 more weeks of ministry left and this week we have debrief in Tsabong.
It’ll be a whopping 9 months till I’ve lived in America. It does stir some anxiety for me. I do have some fears coming home. The race isn’t something I can explain in one word or even one sentence. So much has happened. But I’m really excited to share my stories.
I wrote a blog a while back and didn’t post it but I would like to share how the beginning of Africa started for me and where I am now!
Tired, sick, weak, spiritually and emotional drained. All things I’ve been going though the past 3 weeks. Yes, I’m so tired. 7 months tired.
Africa felt like a slap in the face. I went from city to desert. I’m literally living on a sand dune. The other day we ran out of water, I didn’t shower for 6 days. I can’t just call my parents when things are hard or pick up my phone when I want to get away from reality. I have been eating carbs for the last 7 months. I’m tired of feeling like I’m constantly gaining weight. I’m tired of going to funerals and feeling heart broken. I’m tired of not getting a full nights of sleep. I’m tired of everyone always thinking the “white people have so much money”. I’m tired of always feeling strong. In reality, I’m so tired. This isn’t a blog to make you feel sorry for me. I have so many good things. I have food, drinking water, a bed, a toilet and my really awesome team. But we’re all tired. I know the race isn’t over and I have a lot of time left. I am excited for the next 58 days. There’s a lot that will happen and God will be good. But for now I am letting myself be tired. Thankfully my team will be going into town after this weekend and getting some much needed rest. I have also been a little sick lately.
In other words I do really love Africa. It grows on me everyday. The kids are wonderful and so sweet. We have been doing a lot of house visits. And the stars are beautiful!!!
I am extremely excited to be back home in less then 2 months!! May 28th is when I will be hopping on a plane and flying to America.
That’s just a little recap and update. Sorry it’s all over the place! I hope all is well back home!!! See ya in 39 short days!!
