The Start of a New Adventure

It has been almost one month since I felt the warmth of the African sun on my face.  One month since I saw the radiant smiles of my new found friends.  One month since I sat on the floor snuggling, hugging and blowing bubbles of children I would love to call my own.

 

 

Some say time heals all wounds.  However, I must say the more time that has passed since I had my feet in the red clay of Africa the harder my days have been.  This past week I have had more tears than I ever expected.  My heart has yearned to hear sweet little ones thanking Jesus for their food.  And as crazy as it may seem, it feels so odd to not bounce up and down the road on a typical journey to anywhere.  And it was just last week I looked at my husband & said I feel like a stranger in a place where I have spent my entire life.

 

 

Some would say it was only 25 days.  But those 25 days were days that have totally rocked my world.  It has taken me 25 days to just be able to sit down at a computer screen and attempt to put into words what took place and what continues to take place in this heart of mine.  Many of you were able to keep in touch with us along our journey to Africa via our private Facebook page.  We attempted to highlight our daily occurrences mainly to check in and let those of you back in the states who were family & supporters know we were still alive.  Kidding!  I'm only kidding.   It is my prayer that I will be able to use this blog to go in further detail about our trip and how God is moving in our lives now that we are back into the routine of life in the US.

 

 

But it is now that we are back that I feel like the real journey begins.  We were told that upon our return our life would never be the same.  Much like at the beginning of our African Adventure I had no idea what to expect.  And quite honestly, I still have no idea what to expect.  But I would love for you to join me as I process through this transition of seeing what the majority of the world lives like and what I am going to do with the life I have here to use it for God's Glory.  If you would like to travel down this path with me, continue to follow this blog & watch for updates. 

~Misti~