The Way Here

It has been a long journey, but so far a good one!  Leaving my husband in Houston was probably the most dirficult part of  this trip. I didn't realize how emotional I was going to be. How thankful I am though for the strength I have received from the Lord and I know that God will help Nathan too back home.

The airport in Amsterdam was nice and the people working there were very helpful when I was trying to find a way  to call the US to let Nathan know I got there safely. I met Fahim there and we are now almost to Kigali, Rwanda! We will stop there to let some passengers off and then on to Uganda! I'm so excited about what lies ahead! I know that the Lord is preparing amazing things! As I have been sitting here on the plane, thinking and  praying, I have been remembering all the stories that I have heard about this land and this people. Most of the media we hear is sad and distraught with war, famine, and disease. Yet, as I sit here unsure of what I'll experience in the next 6 weeks, I am asking Christ to show me all the beauty that He has placed in this part of the world. Anywhere we look across the goobe we will find heartache and tragedy, it is just human nature and the natural way of sin. But I know that also God always leaves a remant of beauty and truth in the places where we least expect it.... and that is what I pray I find here in Uganda. I come to this country as an educated medical student, knowing only the tiniest bit of knowledge compared to what I will know when I'm finished with school, still my "tinest" bit of knowledge is thousands times more than most people in this country and most countries will ever get a chance to learn. I don't want to see myself in any proud light, I am not proud of myself for anything. Everything that has been accomplished in my life has been by the provision and grace of my Savior in the midst of my worry, uncertainty, and complacency. He has made all things work together for me. So, I ask God to make my heart humble enough to see, learn and glorify all that He desires.

Lord, I entrust this entire experience to You, and I start with today as I should everyday. I trust Your hand of protection over my husband and loved ones and pray that you will give us all the peace for each other while we are apart. Thank You for Your undying love, always. Amen.