So we leave in just a few hours. Like Christy said, I have no idea what I packed. All I do know is it was a sight trying to pick up my duffle bag while I was on the scale. I tipped over a few times. My bag started at 57 pounds but I think I got it down to 50. We'll see when we get to the airport! Those jars of peanut butter are heavy!There are so many thoughts running through my head right now. It's a weird feeling, knowing you're about to go to AFRICA- one that is hard to verbalize. I watched Africa slideshows last night from past trips and after repeatedly seeing the big innocent eyes of the orphans, that's all it took. I am now ready. The Lord reminded me this morning in Matthew 10:8 "Freely you have received, freely give." Thanks to all of you reading this who did just this and have agreed to partner with us on this exciting adventure to which God has called us. I will be honest and say that this week I have been a little intimidated leading up to this trip. Am I ready? But how soon God reminded me that He doesn't call the equipped, but He equips the called. Therefore, I firmly believe that He has called all 36 of us to this mission and He WILL equip us as He promises. Please pray that He equips us physically through safety and good health and that while being out of our comfort zone the Lord will speak to us in ways like none other before. Please pray thet He equips our eyes- that we would see the things we are about to see through His eyes. Please pray that He equips our heart- that He will prepare it for what we are about to experience.
We will finally get to Africa late Monday night/early Tuesday morning. We will be with the YL leaders over there, building relationships with them and assisting with their construction needs then later we will be working on the medical clinic. While over there, we will be doing a home stay with some of the leaders. We will pair up in groups of 2 or 3 and go and live with the leaders in their homes. It is one thing to see their homes and the difference between the homes in Africa and in the US, but living it alongside of them is going to be pretty powerful.
Stay tuned! Thanks for sharing in this time with us.
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Hi Ashton,
I am happy to have another Tanzania blog to follow! I'll be checking in to see how you all are doing! It'll be great for you and Lauren to compare notes when we see you next month!
Take care and safe travels!!ss
Ashton,
You know that my thought & prayers are w/you guys and the lives of those that yall will forever change. I am scared and emotional about this trip but know that yall are in good hands. You know how I have always said that prayer comforts us, and I will be doing a lot of praying. I love you and will be watching for updates.
Becky
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