From the moment I was called to Africa on this mission trip I should have know that God was gonna take me on journey of unbelievable blessings. Ever since college I have had a special place in my heart for the country of Africa. I can remember taking an African art class one quarter because the Italian Renaissance class I wanted was full, so to fulfill my art elective I took the class. Little did I know how much I would enjoy it. You see African art is very much tied to their beliefs, their culture and their traditions which is just fascinating to me.
About a year and-a-half ago the opportunity presented itself to travel to Africa. In fact the initial trip was to Zambia. I was very excited and remembering calling Kevin on the phone one afternoon and telling him "I'm going!" So afterwards I began getting needed immunizations for my travels to Zambia. Well, somewhere along the way the trip fell by the wayside and Zambia soon became replaced with Uganda. I remembering thinking, "Ok, God are you sure, Uganda?" I was a little unsure of Uganda at first just knowing a bit about the history of the country but nevertheless if I was going to Africa I was going where God wanted to use me. I got see pictures of the school of where we would be working and the students and teachers that we would interact with, I was really excited and looking forward to that adventure. What was even cooler was that one of Lela's gymnastics coaches was traveling there at Christmas. What were the odds?
Well, let's forward to about 10 weeks ago - give or take. I pull up my email to find out that instead of Uganda we were heading to Kenya. Uh? What? We've paid our team dues, gotten immunizations, etc. with the idea of heading to Uganda. What do you mean were going to Kenya? I'll be honest I was upset. I was heartbroken. I didn't know what to think. It seemed that every time I turned around something was happening and at times I felt as if Africa was a dream. As I was reading the email it was brought to my attention that this was God at work. He needed/wanted us in Kenya not Uganda. Our presence in Kenya was much more important. So, here we are..nine days and counting.
As the information slowly comes in as to what Kenya holds for us I'm truly excited. The details are sketchy. I've heard of us traveling to tent communities, making bricks, and even having a VBS. I can honestly say who knows what we will be called to do and I'm OK with it. What I do know is that I have an airline ticket with my name on it and I'm heading to Kenya. God's got the details - not me. All I have to do is just show up.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
- Romans 8: 28
- Romans 8: 28
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