5-14-12
After driving for twenty minutes the van pulled over as I watched five of my new friends pile out. Thats when it hit me. Thats when I grasped the idea that these precious boys I had been with all day were homeless. Most of them were on drugs. The only meal they received today was the one we provided for them. They may not receive another meal until wednesday when we see them again. So as I watched the boys start walking down the street... my heart sank and I began to feel nauseous. They will be sleeping on the street tonight... without a mom and dad, or anyone to tell them they love them...
My day started off with a nap. I have never been so tired in my life... then we headed out for the street project. Examining everything around me, I can't help but compare it to Liberia. I miss all my friends there so much.
My biggest fear of this trip was medical clinics, and I thought maybe I would escape from this duty. God is funny and within the first five minutes of being there... I began this daunting task. To my surprise, I LOVED cleaning wounds and bandaging arms and legs. The ability to serve these kids is a huge blessing. I wish so bad I could bandage and fix their lives, not just their hands and feet.
One of the boys I bandaged was hurt because he was beaten by the police yesterday. He was one of the 25 street children unjustly imprisoned. We tried to go see and feed the other (19) who were not released and permission was given to us. When arriving, they were not there anymore, and so we drove to the location they were said to be at. There, they informed us they moved... this time to a place like a children's prison where most likely they will be very much mistreated. They will not be released now. They have not received food since they were first taken.
A perfect injustice. The way these children live is unjust. The love our sovereign God can show them is perfect. In prayer over these precious boys lives.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Cheerio ....
(I will be blogging my journal entries from my trip to Uganda. It will take a while to get them all to you... so bear with me. They are the real me... my real emotions. Sometimes they are not too positive... they show my struggles and concerns. They most definitely show my weaknesses. Enjoy... )
5-13-12
As I began this day I was convinced I was marrying a Brit and living in London. As I am ending this day I am completely convinced that will not happen unless I win the lottery. wow.. its expensive here.
With that slight complaint aside.. today has been wonderful. We wondered down the streets of London soaking in all the impeccable architecture all around us. I was able to see Big Ben, West Minister Abby, The London Rye, Buckingham Palace, and so much more. I felt and still feel as if I was dreaming.
My favorite part of the day was being greeted by "cheers" or "cheerio". Eating fish and chips made it feel like a legit London experience.
Through all of these amazing experiences my mind still was working hard. Today I missed mothers day and my moms birthday. I have wished I was with her every second of this day. I have prayed and prayed and prayed she knows how much she is loved and understands what a amazing example she is. She is... without a doubt... the strongest person I know.
Though all these thoughts I have meditated on how blessed I am. Not only with a God sent family.. but with amazing experiences God practically threw in my lap. So blessed to be in London right now.
Side Note:
Today on the train back to the airport a man about 28 or so sat beside me. I constantly wanted to talk to him. I began reading through Galatians and I could see him glaring over at me. His headphones were in, so I never spoke to him (verbally). I began to pray God open a door for me to witness to him... and in the midst of my prayer... I fell asleep. When we arrived to our destination I woke up and he was in the isle staring at me.
I am praying the sight of Galatians sparked some curiosity in him and that God place someone in His life to give him whatever answers He may need.
5-13-12
As I began this day I was convinced I was marrying a Brit and living in London. As I am ending this day I am completely convinced that will not happen unless I win the lottery. wow.. its expensive here.
With that slight complaint aside.. today has been wonderful. We wondered down the streets of London soaking in all the impeccable architecture all around us. I was able to see Big Ben, West Minister Abby, The London Rye, Buckingham Palace, and so much more. I felt and still feel as if I was dreaming.
My favorite part of the day was being greeted by "cheers" or "cheerio". Eating fish and chips made it feel like a legit London experience.
Through all of these amazing experiences my mind still was working hard. Today I missed mothers day and my moms birthday. I have wished I was with her every second of this day. I have prayed and prayed and prayed she knows how much she is loved and understands what a amazing example she is. She is... without a doubt... the strongest person I know.
Though all these thoughts I have meditated on how blessed I am. Not only with a God sent family.. but with amazing experiences God practically threw in my lap. So blessed to be in London right now.
Side Note:
Today on the train back to the airport a man about 28 or so sat beside me. I constantly wanted to talk to him. I began reading through Galatians and I could see him glaring over at me. His headphones were in, so I never spoke to him (verbally). I began to pray God open a door for me to witness to him... and in the midst of my prayer... I fell asleep. When we arrived to our destination I woke up and he was in the isle staring at me.
I am praying the sight of Galatians sparked some curiosity in him and that God place someone in His life to give him whatever answers He may need.
Bird View
(I will be blogging my journal entries from my trip to Uganda. It will take a while to get them all to you... so bear with me. They are the real me... my real emotions. Sometimes they are not too positive... they show my struggles and concerns. They most definitely show my weaknesses. Enjoy... )
5-12-12
The day has finally arrived ... and off I go. As I sit on plane number one out of three, I feel like it was just yesterday I felt God calling me to Uganda. Sometimes God speaks quietly but in many situations, including this one... He speaks loud and clear.
I know that this is my calling and am praying His will be done the next three weeks.
Honestly, worldly troubles have discouraged me the last few weeks... and completely honest... I did not want to board this plane. I am Praying that God strengthen me and prepare my heart to do his work.
5-13-12
Looking down from the plane window... everything looks so small.
All these small pieces working together to form one very big, and very beautiful picture.
Every tree, ever lake, every road, and building all carefully placed ... all working together.
Though its hard (and impossible) to known... I imagine this is kind of how our creator feels when He looks down at us.
From His eyes our problems seem so small. Our fears seem so small. Our worries seem so small.
From His eyes He sees His beautifully made creation that was carefully designed and perfectly placed to work together for His good.
My problems seem big... but my God is bigger. Resting in the sweet truth that He works all things together for His good.
ROMANS 8:28
5-12-12
The day has finally arrived ... and off I go. As I sit on plane number one out of three, I feel like it was just yesterday I felt God calling me to Uganda. Sometimes God speaks quietly but in many situations, including this one... He speaks loud and clear.
I know that this is my calling and am praying His will be done the next three weeks.
Honestly, worldly troubles have discouraged me the last few weeks... and completely honest... I did not want to board this plane. I am Praying that God strengthen me and prepare my heart to do his work.
5-13-12
Looking down from the plane window... everything looks so small.
All these small pieces working together to form one very big, and very beautiful picture.
Every tree, ever lake, every road, and building all carefully placed ... all working together.
Though its hard (and impossible) to known... I imagine this is kind of how our creator feels when He looks down at us.
From His eyes our problems seem so small. Our fears seem so small. Our worries seem so small.
From His eyes He sees His beautifully made creation that was carefully designed and perfectly placed to work together for His good.
My problems seem big... but my God is bigger. Resting in the sweet truth that He works all things together for His good.
ROMANS 8:28
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