lONG Time...

I know, I know...it has been a while! I have been missing you too! All sorts of craziness has been going on to keep me away from the computer and away from town.

We just finished two weeks of Kids Camps at the farm for 60 kiddos who are orphaned and vulnerable. It was a stretching time as well as sweet. It was great to be with the UK team and have some normal English conversations on a daily basis, that was such a blessing...although the British still have something against Americans! Ive found that almost every one has a problem with Americans. I used to be the same...but now I am just tired of the generalizations and the overall high opinions of everyone else. I guess we are all entitled to our opinions, but am ready for people to stop picking on me because of where I come from!

I just discovered that two of the boys from the camp live on my "street" and I have a fun time this morning as I was going to the market for some fruit when one of the boys ran up to me, grabbed my hand, and led me to another one of the boys houses. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to continue loving on them and looking out for them! The children here are so beautiful and wonderful, even when their lives are in shambles, they are strong. I am humbled daily when I hear more stories. These people are amazing and it would truly be easy to ignore their stories because they don't wave them as banners, they rise above and thrive.

Im sick again, don't know how I keep getting sick, maybe I just have never truly gotten better. I feel it a bit in my chest though which makes me a little nervous. Pray that I will have time to rest and heal now that all the craziness has subsided!

This week God has really shown me the Spiritual struggle that I am involved in. The enemy has been trying to keep me from acknowledging the love of God in my life and I have been left feeling vulnerable and fearful. I miss the encouragement of other people in my life, but last night as I was sick and tired and crying, Naomi came to my house and encouraged me. She reminded me that I need to encourage myself in the Lord, as David did...even when all seems wrong, to believe that God is love, that He is in control, and trust in His authority in my life. So...I have been struggling, but holding fast to my Abba Father, Tata, and staying in the word.

Update on Pictures - my computer cord is broken, which means I can't use my laptop. My laptop has the software on it to download my pics from my camera...so we are stuck right now. NO music, no time to write reports from home, and no pictures until I get a new cord. Sorry! I am suffering as well...i miss music!

Love you all!