Today, i miss them. I walked in to a store tonight and heard a Celine Deion song. May seem random that that would reminde me of them but really its not :) On our safari trip the man that was driving us blasted her in our car the whole way there and back from safari...we were sick of hereing her by the end but funny how you fall in love with things that remind you so dearly of that time in life. Well i cant say i love her singing because...i dont much but i love how our memory is triggered and distracted by these things. :)
Well ill probably write more later(technacly today since its 1 30 am ) Because we have a meeting tonight!
But my count so far...
84 days till take off...
i have raised $1,295 PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS FAITHFULNESS AND PROVIDING
And i have been so greatly encouraged this past month but also tested. :)
off to bed! Lala salama
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Last years Pictures!
Finally here are just a few of the pictures! This covers the first 4 days of our trip. Our flights, london, arival in Kigoma and day at the beach, and time in Kamala, our first outreach!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Providing...
MAMBO VIPI??? (whats up?)
Hope all is well for everyone, i hope that people are getting the chance to stop by! If so please feel free to leave comments :)
Anyhow, Today marks 98 days until departure. Our dates were altered slightly and we will now be leaving on May 17th From San Fran!
We had our third meeting today, wow do i love my team! And not only has my team been super encouraging but God has been providing in awesome ways. In the last 3 weeks i have already raised about $900!!! Much quicker then last year and so needed! Not only have i been affirmed financially but i am perpetually encouraged by promised prayers and inspiration from my senders. Thank you all for such amazing support!
I am in disbelief at how God has been providing for our trip. I had so much doubt and fear diving into this and i still have a long 3 months and 3,000 dollars to go, but this complicated process is worth the wait , pain, and humility. There is something special about Africa that only those who have gone can attest to. There is something about the people and the culture that grabs your heart and can't quite let go. It is not just the poverty, the beautiful location, the dangers and anticipation or economy. It's more of the culture and it's beautiful rhythm, its hospitality and love that only God could have planted there. It's the victory of their salvation, their praise to God through their struggle, despite their imperfection and devastating situations they live to honor and be faithful to their God.
One of the songs that inspired us on last years trip is called Mambo sawa sawa, It is an encouraging tune that proclaims that things are going to be ok because God is on His throne. How awesome it is to know our God is on His throne, despite our struggle with faith, finances, emotions, relationships, daily life, God is still the king of kings.
I feel so encouraged right now, yet i still have suspicion that life's gunna bight me in the butt! I suppose this isn't too bad because at least ill be somewhat prepared, but even things that have gone wrong God keeps providing. It is amazing!
Thanks, Asante, for listening to my little ramble. I will soon give updates on flight info and a little blurp on where i may possibly (Lord willing) be staying for a couple days longer as i am over there!
la la salama (good night)
Hope all is well for everyone, i hope that people are getting the chance to stop by! If so please feel free to leave comments :)
Anyhow, Today marks 98 days until departure. Our dates were altered slightly and we will now be leaving on May 17th From San Fran!
We had our third meeting today, wow do i love my team! And not only has my team been super encouraging but God has been providing in awesome ways. In the last 3 weeks i have already raised about $900!!! Much quicker then last year and so needed! Not only have i been affirmed financially but i am perpetually encouraged by promised prayers and inspiration from my senders. Thank you all for such amazing support!
I am in disbelief at how God has been providing for our trip. I had so much doubt and fear diving into this and i still have a long 3 months and 3,000 dollars to go, but this complicated process is worth the wait , pain, and humility. There is something special about Africa that only those who have gone can attest to. There is something about the people and the culture that grabs your heart and can't quite let go. It is not just the poverty, the beautiful location, the dangers and anticipation or economy. It's more of the culture and it's beautiful rhythm, its hospitality and love that only God could have planted there. It's the victory of their salvation, their praise to God through their struggle, despite their imperfection and devastating situations they live to honor and be faithful to their God.
One of the songs that inspired us on last years trip is called Mambo sawa sawa, It is an encouraging tune that proclaims that things are going to be ok because God is on His throne. How awesome it is to know our God is on His throne, despite our struggle with faith, finances, emotions, relationships, daily life, God is still the king of kings.
I feel so encouraged right now, yet i still have suspicion that life's gunna bight me in the butt! I suppose this isn't too bad because at least ill be somewhat prepared, but even things that have gone wrong God keeps providing. It is amazing!
Thanks, Asante, for listening to my little ramble. I will soon give updates on flight info and a little blurp on where i may possibly (Lord willing) be staying for a couple days longer as i am over there!
la la salama (good night)
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