I walked away from Africa a new women. I have 13 everlasting friends who knew me from top to bottom... I walked away with a love for orphans that I never knew I had.. I walked away with my heart and soul dwelling in the Lord knowing who I am. I walked away with a passion for life wanting to make a difference in HIS name.
Being home has been hard. I miss my team, I miss Africa, I miss living simply. Western culture is a mess and people here just don't understand how life is without "stuff", if that makes sense at all! I just have to take step and have grace for my fellow brother and sister's, for they have NO idea what is out there, and that's okay.. For now! Grace. It's all about Grace!
So, that leads me here.. I have been in America for a little over a month and for most of that I have been sitting on my butt! I had bunion surgery on BOTH feet, so walking is SO fun. I try to do everything I can without walking.. Thankfully God has blessed me with the best family ever and my sweet sister has been taking care of me! I have 3ish more weeks of being cooped up and then I'm free! I will be able to drive, and DO for my self.. I will be able to find a job and get back on my feet ( no pun intended there :) ...
As far as making a difference here, at home, have NO fear. God is good and has just the right plan for me. I don't know what that is .. Or where that is.. Direction, I'm just wanting for my direction! My passion is for my precious orphans and right now that is what I am looking into! I just know that God is going to open a door, for that is my dream ... to love on kids who need love.. I believe in my precious Abba and my heart for children is not a mistake. My ministry here, my dreams here, my love for the people of America is just as important as my Africans. God is gonna use me here in everyday life just as he did in Africa. I believe that and my prayer is that I will live that out, and be the best women HERE, today as I can be. :)
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Amen!
brandie took my exact words!! I feel the same way. So burdened for the orphan.
Glad you are back, and back to blogging. I will pray for you to see clearly which direction God has you going in next. Funny... last week I learned that God's "stops" for us are just as important has his directions to move forward. Rest and refresh yourself... it probably means you are gonna need it! ;)
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