Hey Concerned troopers!
Another week under my belt and many smiles of appreciation for your prayers! I was officially initiated into the Cameroon society today as I helped lead worship with the other social workers and chaplains. They told me I was one of the best dancers (not even in jest) and it was amazing how many people joined in today which doesn't always happen. Man, I sure worked up a sweat but it was all for God's glory! Next time I am going to lead the singing and response.
This week I prayed that God would use me for his benefit and any capacity he wants to use me! Boy did he take me up on that offer. Monday I worked until 9:30 p.m. (when I usually finish at 3 p.m.) and Tuesday I was working with the family who lost a loved one. The mother was so distraught that she asked if I could keep her daughter for the night. I think the girl thought God had sent her to heaven sleeping for the first time in her own bed, using a shower and toliet. I went through a little culture shock too explaining everything including white man oil. She wasn't too sure about white man food but she still loved us anyway.
Halloween is not celebrated here and April (another missionary) told us to be careful as they believe in juju and evil spirits. Jen and I couldn't help ourselves after some Cameroonians told us it would be all right. I got out my grocho mark's glasses and base ball hats. Though some people thought we got into an accident, most thought the glasses were hilarious and wanted to try them on too. You never know how something is going to come across, but God used it to encourage others and think light thoughts too.
Dry season is almost here, so many people are coming in for malaria. They are also hunting up big buckets of grasshoppers and termites to roast. I haven't been offered them yet but it is only a matter of time! ;-D I was doing my devotions and reading Isaiah 30 which talked about being like grasshoppers and I just had to laugh!
It was a hard beginning to the week, I had one mental break down, but am relying on God for strength and he is giving an abundance of ideas to help clients. I know it is not from me. Please pray this next week as we have several new people arriving. I will be in maternity ward this week and am super excited to hold babies especially lots of twins! May God continue to bless your dancing steps as you follow him.
4 comments:
Amber, you always sound so optimistic--I love it. You're doing such amazing things!
Amber, sounds like God is using you in amazing ways!
The Groucho Marx glasses were pretty funny :)
Take care!
Hey Amber, I like the pictures with the glasses-- nice! Glad to hear the glasses brought some laughs to lighten the moment. Thanks for keeping us all posted-- we enjoy reading what you have to say and hearing and seeing how God is working. Also, Angie says hi and looks forward to hearing your stories when you return home. She is doing well and actually just got back from a trip to Wyoming with her dear cousin. Well, may you continue to be encouraged, and may God carry out his work in you this upcoming week. In Christ's love, Tara
Hey y'll, you're the one that keeps me so optimistic! Today we had two women lose their babies, so I was pretty bummed. I think that must be one of the hardest things and some of my apprenticeship boys left not coming back after we had worked so hard to get them to come. Life gets down and hairy at times, but then you just remember God's love and people give you country food which cannot help but cheer you with their generosity!
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