Hello my friends. I am safe in an internet cafe in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. My plane ride was good, but very long!My luggage got left in Amstredam so I went a day without very much.But everything was there when I got is praise the Lord, you hear horror stories of things being stolen out of your luggage.
The time change has hit me a little, but I'm slowly getting over it. This is my 3rd day here, and I'm not enjoying it as much as I thought. I need prayer for strength, I'm very lonely and finding it hard to find my place here.
It is crazy busy all the time, the kids are always around and wanting attention. I'm staying in a guest house, that is Huge! A kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedroom. It's meant for big groups but I lucked out I guess. The first day I was here, I was welcomed by monkeys on my back porch and a gecko under my towel. Scared the crap out of me!
I'm reading the book of Luke, and it"s crazy how God will always show up when you least expect it. I feel like He's thanking me for my obedience to him, and blessing me for it. I'm not quit seeing the blessings right now, but He's also shown me patience is key. Which is very mean beacuse He didn't give me very much patience... lol But I'm trying to keep a positive attitude and hoping that my emotions get better with time.
Please keep me in your prayers, I reallly need it right now. I'll try to blog as much as I can. But I am journalling so when I get home and if you're curious I've got it all writen down.
Love you all. Hope all is well.
Brenna
brenna!
ReplyDeleteit's always been my experience that the first few days are emotionally difficult when you're on the missions field. a combination of exhaustion from travelling, home sickness, and satan doing what he can to bring you down.
you're so right about obedience and patience and the blessings that come from them.
praying for you tons and particularly that you are able to find your place there quickly and the the loneliness will abate.
kayla
Hey, I'm glad you arrived safe and sound!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you ended up with some pretty nice digs. As for the children, you may need to be harsh with them so that they understand boundaries. That, and the interest will subside.
I'm not sure if Marilyn and Warwick are still there, but they are awesome people to hang out with during those lonely times. The mission field is lonely as you are so far away from home, but part of this growth experience will be stretching yourself to connect with the other missionaries that are there as many of them have the same thoughts/feelings as you.
Bless ya Brenna, your small group is praying for you.
(Oh and you'll soon find out that the Monkeys go from cute to annoying when they start banging on your roof at all ages of the night...)
Hey Brenna!
ReplyDeleteThanks for updating us as to your travel and experience so far.
I have never done anything as brave as you in travelling to the other side of the world alone and needing to rely on God so much. I admire your obedience to Him, your willingness to be stretched out of your comfort zone and know that He will bless you for it.
Please know that we are keeping you in our hearts and minds continually and praying for safety, growth and God's presence to fill you up.
Looking forward to reading more of your adventures!
Love,
Greg and Michelle
thank-you guys!!
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