Well, Kim and Wayne landed in Africa, it is official, she called my dad and we received an email giving us an update. It was dark when they got there so I expect they were unable to see much but hopefully they will be great reporters and bring back pictures and stories. They will be doing some construction work and visiting an orphanage and possibly a short safari. Kim bought baby blankets and wash clothes things listed on the web site. Mom and dad are doing their work and witness mission, they are watching the two amigos. As all kids at 6 and 3 will do they have chased each other and just found unusual ways to entertain themselves. For two little guys who's parents are in a foreign land they are doing ok. I will take my shift on Wednesday and be with them when the travelers come home.
What a once in a lifetime experience. When Kim first asked what I thought about her going to Africa I was thrilled, I suppose I thought this will probably not be so exciting as the reality of the trip gets closer. But if you know Kim she is driven by what she decides to do. She sees no obstacles, no barriers, just inconveniences. She has always been that way. As a kid we would go fishing, well, I went as an observer, she would bait her hook and throw in the line and say, with a smile, "I am going to catch a fish", sure enough out of the water came her fishing line and a good size fish hanging-on flopping in the breeze. When she played ball she would say "I am going to get a hit" sure enough up to bat she would go and there she would go to the next base off the hit. So this trip's evolution was a sure thing once she made the decision.
She has a heart of a missionary. She loves to help and give. Some people misunderstand her efforts as trying to take over or that she doesn't feel they can do a good job. But she just wants to help and as Mark Lowry says " she wants to be a blessing". So as she and Wayne, wake up in the morning and start this two weeks of service we need to pray for the work they are doing and that they both will come back with a new perspective and a better understanding of what it means to be called to service.
4 comments:
Wow, it has really happened! I am so proud of her! This was a real sacrifice and my hat goes off to them! I can't wait to hear all about it! You will need another vacation when they return to recoop!! Come over and see us while you are babysitting. We will help entertain them for awhile!
Tie a knot and hang on!!
Love,
Marsha
Yes. their dreams are coming true. I feel what she feels. I think she feels there are those out there who have never heard of Jesus and His love, and there is a human need as well as a spiritual need to be filled. I think this is such a big step for the two of them. As you said she has a big heart. She is always giving. I'm sure she will be rewarded. We will be looking for you Wed. evening. Love you, Mom
We have enjoyed the boys so much. It is going to be hard to leave them. Josh is so funny and Samuel is so serious. But he is so grown up. He told me that he has his frist loose tooth tonight. So time marches on and we all change one way or another. I had to add this about he boys.We love them so much. Your Dad goes for a blood work up the 25th. and the MRI the 26th. in Fl. love, Mom
I can't wait to hear about their trip. I'm sure it will be live-changing. Kim never ceases to amaze me. She has such a huge heart.
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