8 Days

8 Days

8 Days ago I was completely comfortable with my life, parcelling out my time in small bits to balance family, friends, and work. 

7 days ago I left for Malawi, Africa on a journey where only God new what would be going on.

6 days ago, after 5 flights and many hours in the air I'm starting to slowly meet others on the team as we're now on a different and exciting continent here in Johannesburg, S.A.

5 days ago we landed in Lilongwe the capital of Malawi. By now I'm ready to put my life's experiences to work as we're pretty much on schedule. Instead of heading for our lodge though we're asked to detour first to a village having a newly drilled water borehole. Dedication time, and Paster John and Dennis both bring their A game. Rest of team although untested is led by Robin, Phil, Len, Kaylin, and Matt, veterans from past visits. I sense a small crack in that confidence I had before we started. 

4 days ago I see the Farm for the first time and see God's love everywhere as crops, buildings, and life are springing up everywhere. I'm feeling blessed to be part of this and sense our team all agree. These are incredible people, their songs and joy are everywhere. 

3 days ago was day 1 of Bible school and it was very emotional. Took 50 Polaroid snapshots and then gave them to the kids. And teenagers. And mom/child. And.  Well you get the idea. My impression was they didn't know what theirselves looked like until seeing this pic in their hands. Very humbling thought, how does God decide who gets to take the picture or have theirs take. Why am I the one on this side of the lens?

2 days ago was day 2 of Bible school and I had the honor of making bead/pipe cleaner bracelets with young ladies about 4 years old. Only teared up twice as they reminded me of my own two girls at that age a long time ago. Prayer buddy at work here...

1 day ago after an amazing send off from the Kayesa Lodge (see Phil's blog) we travelled north on a lengthy drive To Mzuzu. This is one amazing team of diverse, caring people working as one. Every night's discussion starts with Leader White's favorite question "Where did you see God today?" And we're all filled with a deeper feeling that this is good stuff. 

Today I'm filled with a new appreciation of how God has singled me, you, and all of our families out. Enjoy these blessings!!

7 more days to yet serve, thank goodness for FaceTime so I can visit with my best buddy. Miss you and see you soon. 

Peace...

Bob