Living the Good Life

oh the joy of american candies! i'm living high on life right now - i'm the only one in the dorm which means i can eat my candies, dried fruit and doritos all to myself. i can't say 'thanks' enough to my friends and family who have hooked me up with some goodies. and i'm rejoicing and thanking God for this moment of peace and quietness around the dorm - not sure that it's ever happened that i've been the only one in the dorm for several hours. the other girls have gone to be with their families or friends. it's a blessing for the Lord Himself!

i really should walk to boma and see maggie, since she's still in the hostipal. perhaps i could take her a little goodie bag... (or maybe i could stay here in the dorm all afternoon and eat these treats until i'm ready to burst!) both ideas are pretty tempting right now.

i'm afraid the rest of this post it going to be full of randomness. japheth, my fearless traveling companion, is on his way home for a few days of r & r. i'm hoping that he has time to relax and refresh his soul before our next outreach experience. japheth has been my sounding board during my time in mkata. when i had a gripe or complaint, japheth is the one to whom i went. i'm really grateful for his listening ear, and the way he speaks so highly of his girlfriend. it's great to know a guy who is committed and passionate about the girl he loves.

a bird crapped on my foot during lunch today.

there are 5 other americans here at the base right now. 2 girls who are volunteering at the pre-school and 3 guys who are working on some type of water irrigation system for the gardent. they are all college students - the girls from washington state and the guys attend wheaton university in chicago. it's great to have some time to relax with them and hangout. another provision of God's goodness. i needed some english speakers for refreshment.

i miss my youth group. i miss going to sunday nights with the young people, hearing of their lives and their beautiful adventures. i miss the volunteers who pour their lives into the students. i miss lock-ins and sleep-overs. those are things i'm missing from america today. (i'm not missing the food cuz i'm so stuffed on candies and goodies that i don't think i could eat one more!)

i stayed up late last night - nearly 3 in the morning - chatting and skyping with friends. that's so refreshing for me. this morning i woke up encouraged and ready for a new day. it's so special when i get some moments to connect w/ friends and family. i would love to hear from you, and you are welcome to call me whenever. this is my cell phone number, including the country code: 011 255 784 808933. i'm asking for you to get a phone card and call me. i'd love to hear from you. during outreach i was on the brink of sadness and a bit of depression, but then some friends called me. the timing was amazing! even if the calls were short - it still meant so much to me to hear a familiar voice. i'm a chatty person, and only having japheth to talk to is quite difficult. (this is why japheth gets an ear full when i'm bothered by things!)

i think it may be time for a short nap. then perhaps i should go to boma...