In a few hours I will be back in Africa... it's hard to believe after being done for 3 1/2 years. I will join about 100+ missionaries from various countries to live on the Iris Base in Pemba, Mozambique until Christmas time. We will be guests of the over 500 orphans and many Iris missionaries, growing together in our love for God and for the poor.
It's amazing to think I am going to one of the poorest nations to receive SO much! Abundance amidst so much poverty! But isn't that how God often works? "Give me your 5 loaves and 2 fish!"
Thanks for the prayers for my migraines, I am understanding how much I still hold onto stress and how much we are designed to let it go--to be like children and trust in the Goodness of God. I wonder what percent of our illness and problems are simply caused by our own stress and lack of trusting that we are in His hands?
My bags are fully packed to the brim and I'm also filled with excitement and anticipation of so many good things ahead. Yes, of course there will be trials; I may be naive, but I think it's a good naivity. Having served missions for 7 years I am wide eyed to the potential trials. But I think it's all how you look at difficulties and I pray that I will continue to see God's care and Presence when the going gets tough. That's one gift I see in so many Africans--the ability to rise above the pain and suffering and still say, "Ninzeza!" God is good! (in Tutsi language)
As a farewell to my homeland, I now pray for each of you to receive a missionary's blessing-- Most of you are called to stay and pray, support and encourage the missionaries who go over. May the Lord give you the rewards I am receiving in exchangge for the support you give to missionaries you know and love, and for remembering the poor.
God bless you and thanks for your prayers and love!
Katie
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