So lately I have felt like I have nothing to write. Things feel like of routine and I didnt think anything was blog worthy. But, I want to make sure I document my journey. And, I want to let everyone know back at home what’s going on…so here is a general update, as if I’m journaling.
this month we have been helping set a summee camp up for it’s coming season. Day to day this can be a variety of things. One of our main tasks in the beginning was limewashing, limewashing, and more limewashing. We have limewashed pig pens, building exteriors, bedrooms, dining rooms, soccer arena walls, and every other surface that was white once upon a time. we are now pros at it and for those of you that dont know, limewashing is basically painting. Except that your paint has the same consistency as milk.
We have also been cleaning. This includes after ourselves and also around the whole camp so it can be ready for the kids next month.
today was one of my favorite days. We were organizing a warehouse/tool shed. 48 screw drivers? Check! 12 tires stacked in the back of the room? Check! 17 extra unassembled bunk beds? Check!
This month has also been really great for me personally. I am loving being with so many of my squadmates at once. The last time we had a group this size working and living together was in Guatemala. I hated it. Not 100% of the time, but more than half. I didn’t feel like I really knew that many people and I wasn’t sure where I fit in. But after a few more months on the race I feel like a new version of myself. No longer worrying, but diving in and being involved. Also this month I had a crazy realization. I love the bible so much more when I have an idea of what is actually going on. Not just what is written, but who wrote it, when, and where. It has come alive to me in a whole new way this month.
We leave for Africa in 11 days! I know, mind blow. This means we will almost be half way our race. Time is flying by. I feel like in a way the race is really starting next month. I know I have been going for a while now, but so far I have not felt super out of my comfort zone, but I feel like it is coming. I am so excited for what God has planned for Africa.
