I've been back in the states for almost 2 weeks and believe I'm finally adjusting into "normal" life again. The experience of joining God's work in Tanzania was so overwhelming and touched me so deeply that I had trouble getting my head back into things when I returned on Aug. 11.
I expected to be walking on air and ready to share about the trip with anyone who'd listen, but that wasn't the case. I had a magnificent time decompressing from the mission work by going on a 2-day safari and doing a bit of souvenir shopping. I thought that would be more than enough to prepare me for my arrival home. But it was not.
The trip was so deeply moving that I had a ton of mixed emotions to sort through my first week back. I was here in body, but my heart was still in Africa. I wanted to be here, since I missed my boys terribly, but I couldn't get my mind to refocus. So I prayed. I asked God to help me sort through all that He taught me and how He wanted me to be different as a result.
He did begin to clarify things by the second week and I am settling into my life that He lead so beautifully before I left for Africa. He reminded me that my place was here--my mission field is Danville, IN and He is requiring a greater intensity in my efforts to advance His kingdom. God clearly asked me to bring Africa to Danville and share my testimony in a way that will challenge others to live more fully for Him.
I will continue to listen...there is so much that is beginning to fall in place and other seeds that God is planting...I'll keep you posted on how things continue to play out for me.
For all those who encouraged me and prayed for me--I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Munguawabariki! (God bless you all)
I expected to be walking on air and ready to share about the trip with anyone who'd listen, but that wasn't the case. I had a magnificent time decompressing from the mission work by going on a 2-day safari and doing a bit of souvenir shopping. I thought that would be more than enough to prepare me for my arrival home. But it was not.
The trip was so deeply moving that I had a ton of mixed emotions to sort through my first week back. I was here in body, but my heart was still in Africa. I wanted to be here, since I missed my boys terribly, but I couldn't get my mind to refocus. So I prayed. I asked God to help me sort through all that He taught me and how He wanted me to be different as a result.
He did begin to clarify things by the second week and I am settling into my life that He lead so beautifully before I left for Africa. He reminded me that my place was here--my mission field is Danville, IN and He is requiring a greater intensity in my efforts to advance His kingdom. God clearly asked me to bring Africa to Danville and share my testimony in a way that will challenge others to live more fully for Him.
I will continue to listen...there is so much that is beginning to fall in place and other seeds that God is planting...I'll keep you posted on how things continue to play out for me.
For all those who encouraged me and prayed for me--I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Munguawabariki! (God bless you all)
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