Dear
Africa, when I read on the plane it was 65 degrees I was overjoyed to be
leaving the heat and humidity behind me. Your weather is amazing and I feel so
energized by how beautiful it is here.
Dear
clouds, you are so puffy and white. I feel as if I haven’t seen clouds like you
in months
Dear
Bangkok airport, thank you for one last Thai massage and mango sticky rice.
Dear
arms, it was crazy to see you covered in goose bumps instead of sweat!! Here is
to crisp beautiful blue weather!!!
Dear
hoodie and rain jacket, I am sorry you have been buried in my pack for months
without use. I am so excited I get to wear you around more. Here is to fun
times!
Dear
Mosquitos, you are my biggest fear. I know it is bad to hate things but I kinda
hate you ALL. Please leave me alone, stop giving me scars, and don’t give me
malaria.
Dear
journal, I am so excited to fill your pages with prayers for Africa, stories of
this crazy journey and lessons from ministry and living in community.
Dear Dr.
Bronner, your soap is simply incredibly. Thank you for superb ingredients. It’s
amazing when I can use the same soap to wash my face, wash my body and wash my
clothes in one go round.
Dear Tiff
and Des, keep those babies healthy and strong and since you are counting in
weeks, I’ll be home in about 18.
Dear
Bliss women and children, we are excited to be serving at your ministry this
month!
Dear
Kenya, here is to a good month! My prayer is that you teach me how to have an abundant
amount of grace and love.
Dear
Henry and Florence, thank you for teaching me some Swahili and for your amazing
hospitality. Your place was beautiful and it was so great to stay in a cozy
bed!
Dear
Rachel, welcome to our all girls team home slice! I am so excited to get to
know you better and have your on our all star team!! God has a place for you
here darling.
Dear
Sydney, pound it for not showering in 4 days! (You know you’re on the world
race when…)
Dear Mom,
Dad e-mailed me photos of your graduation announcement from nursing school!!! I
am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you! You did it!!! After all that hard
work you are finished!! Go mom!! You rock!!
Dear
Readers, Pray for
this month. Pray for our team to continue to bond, pray that lives will be
touched in Kenya. Pray that God will give us strength as we are doing door-to-door
evangelism and preaching almost every evening. Pray that God creates divine
appointments and gives us the words to say.
Love,
ASH
