It is half
past three in Kenya and I am wide awake, partly due to the sound of dogs
barking, people talking , traffic driving by (and any and every other noise you
could possibly imagine) outside my window, but mainly because my mind still
cannot grasp the fact that I am finally here in Africa! So, I decided blogging would be the
best cure for my sleep deprived body and allow all of my friends and family
back in the states to gain a tiny little glimpse of insight into my life here in Kenya, thus
far.
First of
all, I just wanted to give a huge shout out to all my loved ones back at home,
I can NOT say thank you enough for everything you have done for me, and are
continuing to do, in my life! Thank you to all of those who sent me messages filled
with words of encouragement, who helped in many different areas and ways with my going
away party, who have prayed peace over me during these past few days and weeks,
and who took the time to just simply stop and ask me about my upcoming trip! My
last few days at home were hectic, exhausting, and emotional, to say the least,
but my family and friends made those last precious days perfect in every way. So, thank you. I
cherish each and every friendship I have on earth and am blessed by your love!
I have now
been in Kenya for a total of three full days; however, I had quite the journey
getting here! I know I have said it time and time before, but God really does
make all things work together for our good! As my family and I were driving to
Charlotte to make my way to the airport on Monday morning, I looked to my Mom
and said, “I just wish I had about five minutes to myself, to breathe, and to take
this all in.” Little did I know, God was about to give me a whole day to rest
and relax from the extremely exhausting past couple of weeks and before my busy time in Kenya got
started! Long story short, I missed my flight from Atlanta to Amsterdam due to
the air traffic control situation that is currently undergoing. So, I stayed in
a hotel and spent that night in ATL. My time spent there was definitely much needed! Instead of feeling overwhelmed and flustered before
boarding my next flight to Africa, I felt relaxed, restored, and ready to go after
getting a full good night’s sleep and spending some alone time with my savior. God
was already watching over me! He was already teaching me lessons and giving me
blessings before I ever even left the country! He reminded me that he is in control
of this trip and not me! He has my best interest in mind! He will take care of me! He has
good plans for me! He goes before me, he stands beside me, and he will be with me wherever I go! What promises to cling to before my time in Africa!
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