I dream of Africa

The wait is an enduring one.  I don't understand the new longing and passion in me to desire more international service; must be from the Lord.  Turns out I kind of like the holy aura around the water basin.  Why Africa?  Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in all of Africa with one birr the equivalency of 10 cents and I called Keith Strawn's organization Blessing the Children Int. based in Kawkawlin, MI about a mission trip, gave him my card number over the phone for the $40 application fee without many questions asked.  I was in dire need of something new and feeling caught in the in between until it happened where I will remain until October when I go.

(Photo from www.blessingthechildren.org)

Since my trip to Haiti in Sept. '12 my views on our lifestyle in America have changed.  We are blessed and most of us are unaware as to how much even on our good days.  Ethiopia doesn't have as governmental infrastructure to help kids who need it; that responsibility is placed on the church.  It's difficult for me to stay put when everything in me desires to go and make some dent of a difference in third world countries.  Granted, everyone has problems and it's not my job to solve all of them when sometimes the rock bottom leads you straight to Jesus in utter dependence on Him...but my heart is to alleviate suffering any way I can whether it's an anti-hunger or pro-health campaign.  I desire action and easily get frustrated when we choose sleep over perhaps saving lives when He calls us to be awake and alert at all times.

The cost to go to Ethiopia is $2,995 but I want to grace them with more than just my presence.  I've raised one third so far meaning I've secured my spot on the team.  I can't wait to see what God is going to do and is already at work doing there and the suspense kills me.  My heart is for missions and will forever remain for missions until my last calling: Home.  Until I get fully funded for my mission, I dream of Africa.  

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