Monday, April 1, 2013
Blessings
There are many hard things about being a missionary in Africa, but there are also so very many blessings. I have been thinking a lot about this, this past week. I have been thinking about so many blessings that our kids have been afforded. Our kids in the almost 5 years of being on the field, have experienced 6 countries - Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Kenya, Spain and Portugal. They have been on 2 safaris while in Kenya. They have eaten in homes of Africans. During our safari the kids saw a cow being born. They have met Masaii Africans. They have visited the bush of Africa. Zach has painted a church. There is so much more, but all in all it has been a pretty amazing experience for them and for us. The hard part is being away from family and friends. But God is so faithful. This year we were out in the Masaii Mara for Easter - definitely a different experience, but oh so very amazing. Surrounded by God's creation was an experience our kids will NEVER forget and for that we are so very thankful. We love our family and friends in the States, but thankful to God for this experience.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
It is hard to believe that we have been back in Dakar for over a month. It feels like we never left (in a good way). The community here has welcomed us back with open arms and has made us feel like we have never left. The kids have transitioned well back into their classes and dorm life.
Zach tried out for Les Miserables and won the part of Javier - so that is a big time commitment on his part. He also has been very committed to working out with some of his dorm brothers as well as tutoring one of our dorm girls. So, he is pretty busy, but loving every minute. He was on the mural team during our outreach to the village of Baad.
Luke is in a new dorm and is loving his dorm parents. They let him make doughnuts by himself (very brave of them). He did great - had flour everywhere, but they tasted good. He says that he wants to be a chef, so he loves to be in the kitchen. He is playing volleyball right now and is enjoying that. He had some ankle pain after we arrived, so he had a hard time. But it seems to sorted itself out. He instantly got involved with his class, helping with their fundraiser. He has a lot of good ideas. At the outreach he was on the kids club team - and did great.
Faith was thrown into middle school, so she has had the hardest adjustment. Learning how to use a combination lock, changing classes, homework and group projects have been our life for the last month. But she is growing and learning. She decided not to do any sports right away since she is still trying to figure things out. She loves being with the dorm girls and hanging out with them.
We jumped right in and hit the ground running with all of our previous commitments - student senate, volleyball, bible studies and such. So we feel that time has flown, which has helped us with the homesickness. We know that we are supposed to be here, but at the same time miss being away from our family and friends. Below are some pictures of the kids during our Olympic days - Zach won 1st place in shot put and Faith won 2nd for shot put and discus.
It is a whirlwind between now and the end of the year and we will try to post as many pictures and info as possible. Thanks for sticking with us during this journey. Love and miss you guys!
Zach tried out for Les Miserables and won the part of Javier - so that is a big time commitment on his part. He also has been very committed to working out with some of his dorm brothers as well as tutoring one of our dorm girls. So, he is pretty busy, but loving every minute. He was on the mural team during our outreach to the village of Baad.
Luke is in a new dorm and is loving his dorm parents. They let him make doughnuts by himself (very brave of them). He did great - had flour everywhere, but they tasted good. He says that he wants to be a chef, so he loves to be in the kitchen. He is playing volleyball right now and is enjoying that. He had some ankle pain after we arrived, so he had a hard time. But it seems to sorted itself out. He instantly got involved with his class, helping with their fundraiser. He has a lot of good ideas. At the outreach he was on the kids club team - and did great.
Faith was thrown into middle school, so she has had the hardest adjustment. Learning how to use a combination lock, changing classes, homework and group projects have been our life for the last month. But she is growing and learning. She decided not to do any sports right away since she is still trying to figure things out. She loves being with the dorm girls and hanging out with them.
We jumped right in and hit the ground running with all of our previous commitments - student senate, volleyball, bible studies and such. So we feel that time has flown, which has helped us with the homesickness. We know that we are supposed to be here, but at the same time miss being away from our family and friends. Below are some pictures of the kids during our Olympic days - Zach won 1st place in shot put and Faith won 2nd for shot put and discus.
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