Well, I would be lying if I said that I am glad to be home. I am happy to see my family, but I would move to Africa in a second. I always felt like a part of me was over there, as it was my dream to go. However, I didn't realize how hard it would be coming back. The trip was absolutely amazing! Enjoyed doesn't even begin to describe how I felt about it.
My passion has always been to adopt children. You can see that it is on my bucket list. Now that I've spent time with many children and many orphans, my heart has been completely broken. I would adopt in a second. I completely fell in love with one particular child, Chisenga. Chisenga is about 6...although his actual age is a guesstimate. I wouldn't think twice about adopting him. Unfortunately, America's requirement is 25 years of age. Here's to the countdown of turning 25.
Here's a picture of me and Chisenga:
Going to Africa has changed me. It has made me realize how selfish and self-centered Americans are. It's made me realize that the materials things don't matter. Honestly, I hate being back. Yes, I missed my family, but I was so happy being in Africa. The people are so different. They are so happy and appreciate everything they have, which is next to nothing. They also appreciate their relationship with Jesus and walk with God. Their most treasured item seems to be a Bible.
It seems that in desperate situations people in America seek God. If we were desperate all the time, would this mindset change to pursuing God 24/7?
I cannot wait to go back. I am just trusting God because He has the perfect plan and the perfect timing.
My passion has always been to adopt children. You can see that it is on my bucket list. Now that I've spent time with many children and many orphans, my heart has been completely broken. I would adopt in a second. I completely fell in love with one particular child, Chisenga. Chisenga is about 6...although his actual age is a guesstimate. I wouldn't think twice about adopting him. Unfortunately, America's requirement is 25 years of age. Here's to the countdown of turning 25.
Here's a picture of me and Chisenga:
Going to Africa has changed me. It has made me realize how selfish and self-centered Americans are. It's made me realize that the materials things don't matter. Honestly, I hate being back. Yes, I missed my family, but I was so happy being in Africa. The people are so different. They are so happy and appreciate everything they have, which is next to nothing. They also appreciate their relationship with Jesus and walk with God. Their most treasured item seems to be a Bible.
It seems that in desperate situations people in America seek God. If we were desperate all the time, would this mindset change to pursuing God 24/7?
I cannot wait to go back. I am just trusting God because He has the perfect plan and the perfect timing.
