I Never Get Used To It

We've been back for 15 days.

And I've thought about the trip.

A million times.

And missed these guys.

Like crazy.

We were a small group.

The smallest I've ever served with.

Just 11 of us.

And we became tight.

No surprise.



And going with him?

Yeah.

I loved it.

It was like going home.

And reconnecting with family.

While a few of us had been before.

Most of the team had never been to Africa.

Never seen this part of the world.

So I had the added gift.

Of seeing Segera through their eyes.

For the first time.

There were unforgettable moments.

and great beauty.

photo by brandon bartlett

It's a strange experience.

To go there.

And come back.

Missing.

All of it.




I never get used to it.

10 Things Kenya HasTaught Me

10.  

I learned that a group of strangers traveling to the other side of the world can quickly

become close friends.

Some....in fact,

come into my life

and stay long after I return home.

9.

I learned to love hot tea.

It's amazing.

8.

I learned that children are the same.....everywhere.

Goofy.

Silly.

Sassy.

Pesky.

Unforgettable.

7.

I learned to appreciate traffic signals and stop signs.

That aren't just suggestions.

6.

I learned how resourceful people can be

to get the job done.

5.

I learned to trust Jesus more.

The 18 hour flight

is just the tip of the iceberg.

4.

I learned what it really means to be without.

It changed my view of need

and want forever.

3.

I learned that faith

has very little to do with what you have

and everything to do 

with how much room you make for Him in your life.

2.

I learned how important it is to me.

That more people go.

And see for themselves.

1.  

I learned that fear

can be a powerful obstacle.

But a life lived too safely

has it's own dangers too.