Singing on the mountainToday was full of surprises some fun and others less pleasant. Beginning with an extra hour of sleep followed by Gina’s special treat of somosas (chicken and cheese filled pastries) and then an unexpected stop at a “convenience store” on our way to Legos Village in Moshi, where Matt Hawkins graciously bought us all cokes. Please keep in mind each cost 350 shillings, which is about 30 cents! But, you wouldn’t believe how delicious a passion fruit Fanta is!!! The next surprise was being told we were all to get off the van with our luggage and must walk the rest of the way. This was NO joke, TIA (This Is Africa)! We are literally in the bush of Tanzania and hiking, many of us in flip-flops, about 2 miles up hill (thanks for the heads up) was not among the fun surprises. Once we tirelessly reached the homestead of Papa Deo, Irene and his family we were graciously welcomed in true African fashion. After an amazing lunch, of rice and chicken, we didn’t have to venture far to find the most breath taking views that words can’t even describe. Looking over the mountainside toward Kilimanjaro we all sat down and sang a few praise songs. We were blown away by the magnitude of God’s creation. From the breath taking views of the lush vegetation to the coffee and banana trees we all spent most of the afternoon awestruck.
Dinner once again acceded all of our expectations! We are constantly amazed by all the love and care not to mention hard work that goes into preparing these meals. After dinner we once again all got together for praise and worship where we learned a new song in Swahili (Amazing). This morning Randy asked us to spend some time alone with God and listen to what it is that he is trying to teach us and what ways we can implement the changes that we are experiencing in our hearts when we return to Atlanta. Rory O’Day talked about how amazing it would be if we all loved the people in Atlanta the way that the children of Sokoni One loved us. What would it look like if we freely loved people based not on who they are, what they wear, where they live or what they do, but simply because they are people. Just think of all the people that you come into contact with daily. What would it look like if you loved them without knowing them?
We are off to bed excited about an early rise for a beautiful sunrise! ;)
Lala solama (Sleep well)
–Stephanie Naglich & Christy Buchanan
Dinner once again acceded all of our expectations! We are constantly amazed by all the love and care not to mention hard work that goes into preparing these meals. After dinner we once again all got together for praise and worship where we learned a new song in Swahili (Amazing). This morning Randy asked us to spend some time alone with God and listen to what it is that he is trying to teach us and what ways we can implement the changes that we are experiencing in our hearts when we return to Atlanta. Rory O’Day talked about how amazing it would be if we all loved the people in Atlanta the way that the children of Sokoni One loved us. What would it look like if we freely loved people based not on who they are, what they wear, where they live or what they do, but simply because they are people. Just think of all the people that you come into contact with daily. What would it look like if you loved them without knowing them?
We are off to bed excited about an early rise for a beautiful sunrise! ;)
Lala solama (Sleep well)
–Stephanie Naglich & Christy Buchanan
No comments:
Post a Comment