I really have been enjoying my time, but I find it emotionally draining as my need to communicate and express myself is certainly squelched by being surrounded by a language that is complicated and very different. The women are wonderful and are so good to me - patient and really wanting to be helpful in my learning process. I am amazed, really at this opportunity and get really overwhelmed by what I gift from the Lord this is when I stop and think about it. I must say though, that I am looking forward to my 2 weeks in Nairobi that are coming up on the 24th of March. I find my moods changing more frequently and things are annoying me that weren't 2 weeks ago... like flies landing on my arm and tickling me when I'm already hot and cranky and don't want anything in my personal space!!! Didn't they get that memo!? For the love ;)
Anyway, I SOOO appreciate all your prayers and reminders of love that you are sending me via email, blog comments, or Facebook :) I'm anxious to get to Nairobi in hopes of being able to talk by phone with more of you and do some extended emailing (we've been on restrictions out here, and only get to use our internet for certain times of day and can't do downloading or other things that take up band width - another reason for the length of time since I've posted). Please please don't stop praying - if anything increase it as these next 2 weeks go by... I don't want to start spacing out or lacking motivation... I'd like to finish off this segment well. I love you all, and am SO very thankful for you. Thanks for caring and following along. Much Much love across the ocean! :)
Christiane.
4 comments:
I love reading your blog Christiane! You make me laugh - I can hear your voice by the manner you write! I will definitely keep you in my prayers, that motivation will not fail you, and that you will feel God's presence beside you even more in the coming weeks. Courage!
Christiane:
So good to read your latest post. I can only imagine how difficult it must be when your e-mail and internet access is so limited. Be assured of my prayers over the next few weeks. I have issued another BULLETIN to advise the flies to land somewhere else. Hopefully they will pay attention and leave you alone.
Be encouraged today! I'm dropping a card in the mail for you as soonn as I sign off here.
In His love,
David
SIM Canada
we are praying for you Chris!!! It will get easier with time and as you adjust more to being there too!! you are doing an awesome job and we are so thankful for your life and work for the Lord!!! Love and miss you!!!
Christiane:
Hope you have a great week. I prayed for you this morning! Be encouraged today. You are an encouragement to me...just because you are "over there".
Blessings!
David
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