I know for some of you the count down has already begun. As of yesterday, I only have one month left. Sometimes that seems insane and other times I feel like I've been here a long time. Today is a big conference for Contact Tracing (Following the HIV trail with sexual partners or family members). A bunch of the social workers came and they just couldn't believe that I was still here. They thought I was long gone. A well, they were still happy to see me!
Yesterday, I had the chance to go back to the church where my Gateway Team from my last trip in 2006 helped build the church roof. They were so excited to see me again and have me in their midst. Auntie Else (another missionary) and another friend went with me. It was so nice to be with others for a pastor's ordination. Not many pastors are ordained because of the cost to the church. I was so excited that "my" church had seen the blessing and not the burden of ordaining their pastor (pictures of the church and some of my "old" friends from church). On the way back to the Baptist Center, we ran into Dennis Palmer another missionary that was headed back to Mbingo, so I hitched a ride with him no problem. God just has his fun ways of working together.
It was another week in the office where I got to listen to people's pains and burdens. I had my first OPD (Out Patient Department) pediatric therapy session and also a session in country talk which was translated into French and again for me in English. Sometimes I get frustrated that I do not understand the culture and French better but I am working on it. Rev and Mildred are still not back so I will be in the office again for Monday and Tuesday.
This is also the last full week that my roommate Jennifer has. Boy am I going to miss her. We decided to go on on last adventure this week to the nearby caves. On of the missionary kids is going to be our official tour guide. Should be wonderful!
Thanks for all your prayers! I saw a butterfly yesterday and it was just God's way of saying lighten up. I instantly relaxed. I even got to eat some garden strawberries that were amazing. God provides even when you least expect it!
Please continue to pray:
1) Me in the office alone
2) Strength as Jen leaves and travel mercies for the many missionaries leaving.
3) New energy as I enter the final month and goodbyes begin.
Thank you for your wisdom, love and prayers!
Hearts beating one for Christ~Amber
1 comment:
greetings from chicago. you are right, countdown has begun :-) i cant wait to see you. you are daily in my prayers as i know this last month will probably be the hardest of all the time that you are gone. i am looking forward so much to spending time with you, i am going to have to get up the nerve to ask you out on a date when you get back :-) well i pray you have a wonderful day i will talk to you soon. love ya
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