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Just over fifty-three hours ago, I flew away from
this sunset and said goodbye to Zambia. I am
home now. And so very thankful to be with those I love most. But I'm having a hard time talking
about the last ten days in Africa because it feels so sacred and gorgeous and life-changing to me.
In the gospel of Luke, there is a verse in chapter two that reads, "But Mary kept all these things,
and pondered them in her heart." Much of what I experienced and felt alongside these beautiful
people, feels like it belongs in my heart. God shared with me truths and impressions that make me
weep when I think about them. I'm so grateful. But there are other things that I do want to share.
Photos and experiences that have changed me as a person. I need to have them with the rest of
our family history. And included in my life story. It may take some time, but they are coming.
Ten days ago, I left for Africa with a lot of excitement, humility and gratitude in my heart.
Today I arrived home. And all I can clearly articulate is our Father in Heaven loves us so deeply
and so perfectly, if we could glimpse that love in its entirety, even for a second, it would
take our breath away. And being among some of His children in a far off land--where life
isn't easy, but is so very joyful--brought that truth to my heart in a way I will never forget.
home now. And so very thankful to be with those I love most. But I'm having a hard time talking
about the last ten days in Africa because it feels so sacred and gorgeous and life-changing to me.
In the gospel of Luke, there is a verse in chapter two that reads, "But Mary kept all these things,
and pondered them in her heart." Much of what I experienced and felt alongside these beautiful
people, feels like it belongs in my heart. God shared with me truths and impressions that make me
weep when I think about them. I'm so grateful. But there are other things that I do want to share.
Photos and experiences that have changed me as a person. I need to have them with the rest of
our family history. And included in my life story. It may take some time, but they are coming.
Ten days ago, I left for Africa with a lot of excitement, humility and gratitude in my heart.
Today I arrived home. And all I can clearly articulate is our Father in Heaven loves us so deeply
and so perfectly, if we could glimpse that love in its entirety, even for a second, it would
take our breath away. And being among some of His children in a far off land--where life
isn't easy, but is so very joyful--brought that truth to my heart in a way I will never forget.