Only The Beginning

 

August 6

I’m writing this on the plane that will take me home. Nine flights, 2 train rides, a dozen subways, and well over 200 hours on the road and now I am down to my last hour in transit. My journey is almost over.

I’ve been thinking about how I am different from the girl who left in May. I prayed God would change me and break my heart for Africa and He did. I can’t come home and start up life where I left up. There is no going back to normal for me and I thank God for that.

The things I saw will never leave my mind and will truly impact how I think and decisions I make. It’s impossible for them not to. I can’t pretend like I don’t remember the faces and villages.

I’m so thankful God gave me the opportunity to spend my summer in Africa. It was harder than I thought it would be and more life changing than I anticipated. I saw God like never before and we have grown closer every day. When He is all you have you finally have a chance to realize He is enough. No matter where you are in life or in the world He will always be enough.

In just a few minutes I will land and be swept back into life as I know it in America.  Although my time in Africa is over and this amazing adventure overseas has come to an end I feel like this is just the beginning of a new journey. Today I start my life with all of the knowledge I gained during my summer. The life lessons and chats with my Jesus will make every day at home seem new even though my surroundings are familiar. I can’t wait to start living with Him entirely in control of my life and giving everything up to Him. I can’t wait to wake up tomorrow and have the opportunity to show someone God’s love. He has lit a fire in my soul!

Goodbye to the people and land of Africa and hello to a life with Africa and its lessons always on my mind. I’m ready for this! Oh Africa. Hope to see you again soon!