Impact

I should not be surprised to feel overwhelmed at this popint. There are so many experiences that have bombarded my senses and emotions. The sights, sounds, smells are familiar now, yet they still assault me.



As does the heat.



I fall into bed each night exhausted - - but my mind rushes to images of the day. The smiles of the children, cattle and goats crossing the streets, the local people living with so little, the disparity of material wealth between our two cultures, this place is so familiar, and yet so "other-worldly".



I've noticed that my emotions are close to the surface - laughter and tears come so quickly. The team is bonding I think because this shared experience is one we know we can never fully explain to anyone outside our circle. I'm beginning to think that God has begun a mini-revival in each of our hearts.



With each day we are relying on the Lord more for direction and praying together and alone more often. With each day there is more trust in Him...it's a realization that He is truly all we need and all things are in His hands. With each day He opens our eyes a little more. It gives us the desire to relax into His loving arms a little more with each experience. I'm sure most of us must wonder - - Why don't I live this "connected" all the time?



I am giving thanks to God for helping me find my way back to Him after a long time away. So long that my prevous life and relationship felt real and acceptable. I'm praising Him for welcoming me home. I didn't realize what a prodigal I had become.

Olivia