This month has been a challenge for
me. I enjoy doing things. And this month had a lot of things that needed to be
done. English seminars at Universities needed to be given, English clubs around
the city needed to be attended, Bible studies were waiting for native American
English speakers, movie clubs were waiting for our arrival and various other
people were waiting to be seen and other tasks waiting to be done.
After
the first week of ministry I was a little homesick for my car, as I was tired of
taking at least an hour and 3 modes of transportation to get to my destination.
Little did I know that my homesickness would grow exponentially in the coming
days as I was diagnosed with Strep Throat! So for the past 10 days I have been
watching everyone else run around the city, building relationships with college
students and loving their time here in Kiev. (I was not diagnosed with it until
I had had it for 6 days, so treating it started late) My time here has not been
as great and after 10 months and Strep Throat I can say that I am about ready
to come home to the creature comforts. I know this race is 11 months for a
reason and I am sure there is a lesson God has for me out of this month, but I
cannot currently see that lesson.
I know it is there though. Like when it is foggy outside and you know
your mailbox is at the end of the driveway but you cannot see it because the
fog is too dense, but once the fog lifts you can see it clearly. Even though I
cannot yet see the goodness from this month, or the purpose of me being here, I
know God is still there, He is still good and there is a purpose for
everything.
