I'm Still Here

Well, first I need to apologize, I'm sorry that it has been so long since I've updated everyone on life here. This month has been really interesting, there have been a lot of ups and down for me, emotionally that is, so everytime I would go to write something, I never knew what to say. So now it is January 27 and I am going to force myself to say something! This month started out with a team from America here. They came in like a tornato and left a tornato behind them when they went home. They were here for nine days and had about a million things on a to do list that they brought with them. We enjoyed their company and the goodies they brought with them(thanks mom) but were anxious for the rest when they left. The rest of this month we've been at school, doing battle with the teachers to raise the standard of education for our beautiful childern that we seem to be falling more in love with everyday. Sarah has been struggling to get her immune system in working order again and so has been resting a lot. I have been thankful to benefit from that as well, she needs a nurse doesn't she! This month also began with the news that my best friend is getting married! I was not shocked by this news and am thankful that this wonderful occasion is not occuring until I get home in July. But while I am so excited for this to take place, I am feeling very homesick. I just want to be there to experience this time in her life and wish there was a way to be in both places at once. But since there isn't I am really trying to make sure that my thoughts are only those that are healthy and pleasing to God. I will be home in about five months and now that that time will fly by. So here I am in Freetown, Sierra Leone and praying that my mind will stay with me here instead of trying to go to Spokane! I also think that I have entered another stage of transitioning into a culture, I am now in that place where all newness has worn off and I really just want the comforts of home. So please pray for me as I continue to strive for the right attitude and heart to serve. Also pray for Sarah's health and our relationships with the teachers. And thank you for your patience with my updates. God Bless!