hi everyone.
i’m a bit behind on blogging. i’ve been a pretty busy gal.
i left nakuru last thursday. i was wiped out and completely exhausted, to say the least, but i already miss my home there & 21 sweet, sweet babies. little moses & i had an especially hard time parting. i left there and headed for brekenhurst for spiritual life conference. i got to meet most of the sim kenya missionaries as well as the few we have in tanzania & uganda. it was a nice weekend of fellowship, good music, good messages, & good food. our speaker was stan key, a preacher from a church in up state new york. we talked mostly on the good kings of judah, and they were amazing, much needed messages. it was nice to see the friends i’ve already made here and be able to spend time with them. yesterday i headed back to kerugoya. these past couple weeks have flown by, but i feel like i haven’t been here in forever. of course i was so happy to see my girls. purity lost her 1st tooth! some of the girls are still away, but now worries- i’ve still found a way to keep busy. i’m starting on some murals at a school tomorrow morning. please continue to keep the girls & the plan here in your prayers. please remember me as i transition back into life here. it is much more isolating and emotionally challenging. although, it is important for me to not let that loneliness turn into bitterness, but strengthen my relationship with God and dependence on Him.
i hope everyone is doing great back home. you are all terribly missed, & i can’t wait to see you.
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Hey Maggie Bea,
I just wanted to leave a little note of encouragement.
I remember leaving SLC and heading back to kerugoya. I experienced the same feeling of isolation at that point. The weekend of SLC was wonderful and I loved spending time with other missionaries. The thing about Kerugoya is you are all alone which is different for most short- termers. As I am sure you already know, those times of loneliness are an incredible time of growth for a Christian. This is true back home but it takes on a whole new meaning in a 3rd world country. He, our Lord, has established the works of your hands and He has already provided the strength, gifts, and endurance you need. His grace is sufficient for you, his strength is made perfect when you are weak. I pray you find his grace and meet him face to face this weekend. I am praying for an overwhelming assurance from His presence and an overflowing of His love in you. Carry on friend, until the whole world hears!
Thank you for your love to our friends in Kerugoya. I have heard many reports! Send my greetings!
Maggie:
I enjoy reading about your adventures in Kenya and can’t wait to see you again. I pray that you continue to feel God’s loving arms wrapped around you each day!
Love,
Amber