adventurescga-blogs Oct 17, 2008 8:00 PM

Bittersweet Ending

It seems that this will be my last update from Kenya. It is bittersweet.   I know that it will be wonderful to see my family and friends in Ne...

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It seems that this will be my last update from Kenya. It is bittersweet.

 
I know that it will be wonderful to see my family and friends in New Jersey, to hopefully start feeling better, but it is hard to leave my family here in Kenya.

These past 2 months I have grown close to the leadership team, the Real Life team and made some amazing Kenyan friends. I know that I am leaving a piece of my heart here in Kenya.

This past week has been very challenging – spiritually, emotionally and physically. On Sunday I did not feel good, had a slight fever, but just rested and figured I would be better by Monday. The chain of events that followed were frustrating to say the least. I missed the entire week of ministry because on Tuesday morning at around 2 am I woke up and could not breathe! I was congested, but this was serious. My chest hurt and I was a little panicked! So later that morning I headed back to Nairobi hospital for the 3rd time since coming to Kenya. I saw a dr. I have seen before and he diagnosed me with bronchitis with asthmatic complications.

I have to be honest and tell you my first thought was thanks a lot God. What were you thinking!? But after picking up my numerous prescriptions I was in my apartment alone and had a great time talking to my Heavenly Father.  I poured out my frustrations, fears and thoughts. I love that we are able to talk to God and He listens!

I spent some time reading some of my favorite Psalms and then through my favorite book Philippians. I love that my Father loves me enough to calm my heart.

So this next week will be spent saying goodbye, spending some much needed time at the school and just tying up all loose ends. It will be a week of big transitions and emotions I am sure, but I am still confident that God has a purpose. I am finding much joy in knowing that He is walking this out with me and showing me day by day what He has for me!
 
I know that Kenya will always be a part of who I am, who God is making me to be, but for now it is a short chapter in my life. 
 
Please continue to pray for me this week as I transition from ministry here in Kenya to being at home in the states.
God is good and faithful and I can't wait to see where He leads me next!
 
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