It’s so great to
experience Danny’s life here in Africa, which so far has involved a LOT of
coffee… I'm not complaining! :-)
Enjoyed a wonderful week of
physical recovery and reconnecting with the Greenes in Kampala...
(love this family!!!!)
...and a perfect weekend,
together with both the Greenes and the Boones, on an exotic island in the
middle of the Nile River. We had to take a canoe to get there. Is this real life?!
Lazy mornings and lingering breakfast conversations...
Danny's other girlfriend... how could I possibly compete with that cuteness?! ;-)
"Supermoon" over the Nile.
What a privilege to be initiated into this special family!
We have been so encouraged
by these dear friends and so challenged by their example of surrender, sacrifice, and ultimate satisfaction in following Christ. They have counted the
cost, and their lives scream, “HE IS WORTHY!” Truly it is an honor to know them.
On our last morning, Danny and I slipped away to a quiet corner of the island to pray together and, more specifically, to seek God's leading in the looming life decisions only three weeks from now when this trip ends. As we were sitting there, we noticed Jeremy and his daughter, Gloria, hand-in-hand on a great "father-daughter adventure" across the Nile. Danny commented that if 8-year-old Gloria were on her own, she would (and should!) be terrified-- the current is too strong and there are crocodiles lurking nearby. Indeed, how foolish and fearful it would be for Gloria to cross that river alone. And yet, she is safe in the hand of her father. She turns around to wave and flash us a huge smile, with all the confidence of a little girl enjoying a wild adventure with her dad.
We're still not exactly sure what our next step will look like-- where we will live or what we will do just three weeks from now-- but we cast off our anxieties, knowing that we are safe in the hand of our Father. He has led us to this point, and we trust that He will continue to lead us every step of the way. And what a wild adventure it has already been! :-)
Wow, what a beautiful story about our Father. Hard not to tear up a little bit! Can't wait to see you guys soon. -Aud
ReplyDeleteso glad that you have had a time of rest and refreshment these past few days. As you walk in obedience and faith you can trust that the Lord will guide and light the next step!
ReplyDeletelove you and looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
Anita & Wayne