Allo my pipul! Our memory verse yesterday in church was, how can we say we do not love our brother or sister when we see them but we love God when we cannot see him. (1 John 4:20) Sometimes it is easier to love something or someone you cannot see as they become almost like a fantasy. Don't worry, I still miss you all terribly at home. I am just thinking about leaving this place and the people here that I have grown so fond of seeing even if I get annoyed at times. I seem to still pursue God when I am frustrated! I am learning what kind of missionary I do and do not want to be, and realize I cannot judge the ones that are here as they each have their own unique ministry and work together as a team despite many differences. This week, I had the chance to eat at 3 of the chaplain's houses including Rev. Godlove who was celebrating his 19th wedding anniversary. I gladly covered him in the office as this was the first day he had taken off in 6 years and his wife was on leave too. I was proud of him. One of the chaplains had planned to feed us chicken but as all four of his chickens were stolen the night before we didn't have meat. Jen and I didn't mind. We enjoyed his church services as his style reminds me of dad, making jokes, using illustrations, and shaking hands at the door. I feel at home. Some of the missionaries also treated us to dinner where we were spoiled with fajitas, barbecue, and ice cream among many others things.
This was a fascinating week for us with the election. We've been congratulated so often and heard all the jokes from slavery to president, black man in white house, and "Amber, you are going to be my campaign manager as I'm running for next term!" My roommate Jen and I anxiously waited to hear the result only to find the station in French and we couldn't even make out Obama or McCain. Finally the BBC came on. What a time in history! Even my grandpa said he didn't think he would see the day and being in Africa during it all only lends to the excitement.
This week I am in the office alone again, so prayers as it is always an adventure to see what kind of clients will walk in the door. Thank you!!
I pray God is giving you direction as you follow his path!
Love in Christ,
Amber
P.S. This week we took so many pictures but I finally decided on Laura doing my hair as we had just went to the salon to shave hers for school. The other is a picture of Mami Veronica as she is the last remaining member of the original people who came to the leprosy village. The other man, the chief, just passed away, so we greeted a new chief. She was so generous at giving Jen and I four eggs! I have so much to learn from their willing hearts! Godspeed!
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