A Relaxing Moment

Well, this is a blessing, I get to blog twice in one day!

I am sitting in a WiFi cafe across the street from the university that I am working at. The endless stream of motor bikes pour by, along with the constant beeping of horns. It is night time now, and the air is cool, and enjoyable. My friend Jason and I have just finished eating ice cream, and are now relaxing.

God has been good to us these so many weeks. Not to longer ago I didn't even think I would raise the funds to go. Three weeks ago I felt that I had the worse team and couldn't figure out how it was going to work. Two weeks ago I thought I was going to die from food poisoning, and this week I have a cold. I was left wondering why I was here, and then why are we here? What is the purpose, I wasn't seeing any.

It has all be made clear by His mercy and grace. We are on individual personal walks, our own journeys. But we will accomplish a team task, pouring the foundation for future teams. Yes, we are forging relationships, and we are having conversations, but long term may be what we are here for. Please keep Coy in your prays, and if you can, visit with her as she is feeling a bit lonely.

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Coy said…
I happy that you finally got a chance to relax and have computer access. I know that it has been a painful experience having God peel more layers, but it has been a joy watching you grow.
July 28, 2007 at 1:11 PM
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