Breath of Heaven

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.

Whoa!

Ok ok ok! It is Wed. and I haven't written you people yet! I miss you so much! Thank you for all the encouragement you are giving to me. I love hear what is happening in your lives and in American in general...I sent off my absent t ballot. This is the 2nd time I have voted absent of 2x I have voted for a national election. Sure is funny how that works! ;-D

I arrived in Bamenda last Monday just in time for my German friend Neele's birthday! We had a great celebration including crazy games with potatoes and hitting pans. I think the Camerooneans that came thought we were strange but that didn't keep them from joining in on all the fun!

I went back to the clinic from Monday-Thursday working with my supervisor in our 3 support groups of Commercial Sex Workers. (we took pictures but I don't feel comfortable putting them on the web ask me when I'm home.) We now have 7 in school and 7 to start their apprenticeship this week. They are all motivated and quite eager to learn which is encouraging more people to come. I brought 3 extra Bible to give out so I thought these 3 groups were a perfect fit. They were oh so grateful and you should have heard our worship in the clinic! (i hope other clients where enjoying the praises too! ;-) ) Wednesday, my supervisor Comfort (picture of her and her family) invited me for supper and to learn how to make some traditional food. Man it was tons of work and I didn't get home til 8:30 p.m. Usually in the city I don't go out after 6 p.m., but God took good care of me. On Thursday I came back to work in the counseling office alone and then I went to the village with Dr. Anna on Friday. (other pic) We had a wonderful time and I got see another side of life and enjoy meeting many new friends. The biggest stick of sugar cane (8ft) was given to me for the thanksgiving in church, they loved having me. They have invited me back for this weekend, and they told me that if I don't come, then they are going to all come stay in my room! ;-D My help comes from the Lord! Where can I run where he will not find me??? Thanks for keeping up with me!!