THE OLD IS GONE AND THE NEW HAS COME!

5-16-12

My day just ended with a cold, candle lit shower. The rest of my day: AMAZING! So amazing that I don't have the time nor adequate words to write about it. 


First we went to the Hope House and led a bible study on Galatians. It was so great. One women said, "you and Abby are white and american, and we are black - but have the same spirit." What a great, and simple truth. Abby and Sarah taught them about budgeting and how to start a business and we watched them bead necklaces. 


We ate lunch at a great local food place and I tried goat for the first time. From there we took a boda (form of public transportation/motorcycle) to the slums for street programs. We taught a lesson on butterflies and I was blown away by their knowledge. We made butterflies from coffee filters and compared our spiritual life to the transformation process of butterflies (2 Corinthians 5:17)....they LOVED it. I once again did some medical clinics while they played "steal the bacon" then were served food. 


Bonding with these boys is simply incredible and I already love them each so much. 


Our common conversation goes like this: "How are you?" followed by "I am fine." Not so much common... more like every single conversation. So when Derek's answer was "I am bad!" I was taken back. "Why Derek?" ...."because I am not in school... I want to be in school." I told him I would pray for him... and I will. Its heart breaking. I have never... nor will I ever hear a american kid say that. 


We took four boys to the clinic where some were stuck by needles in the front room by a lady I am quit sure is not a doctor or nurse. Their blood will be tested for malaria and typhoid. One boy has typhoid and received medication. One precious boy had previously been shoved into a mirror so he got stitches (more like a big meddle wire). Today we watched as the lady removed the wire from his knee. 


Our last stop was Sanyu orphanage... [insert tears here]. I watched 50 children be fed (at one time) 50 children be striped, bathed, clothes, and put to bed at one time. I have never felt hugs that felt so full of love. They desperately wanted to be held. While leaving the thought of these children not having parents hurt. Honestly... I so badly wish I was married so I could adopt starting today. I am earnestly praying for a Godly husband who will have a heart for these children. I am not sure that God is calling me to Africa, but I am so sure that I love it here. It is only day three and I am already dreading leaving. 


 ^"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" -2 Corinthians 5:17