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Peace

"But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace." Proverbs 37:11

Well, I made it, and it's amazing... my heart truly beats when I'm here. So yesterday we arrived in Lusaka around 6:15 am. After going through customs and getting on the bus with the other camplifers, we arrived at the summer staff villa 38. I assumed after so many hours of traveling, that I would be allowed to rest in the villa for the day. Well, we were informed that the classrooms at the Tree of Life school were being decorated and set up today. It took less than a second to decide if we would go or rest.

On the way out to the Tree of Life, I talked with Kathryn about the school, the kids, and what she has found out while she's been here. (Kathryn will be joining me on staff next summer and will live in Zambia to do education with me) She's been here a month and has spent most of her time with the schools.  She debriefed me a little on the way out to the Tree of Life so I could have some kind of idea. When we arrived, I saw the school... it was unbelievable.

I can't believe how much the Lord has provided for these kids. Their classrooms are so spacious and will be a huge difference from having school under the trees outside. The rooms are beautiful, and the teachers screamed and danced and laughed when they saw the rooms decorated! Of course, there is always something to help with since there is so much to do here. Soooo we walked back to the houses and sized all the kids for uniforms. In the middle of all this, I took a break and walked outside to find that Joseph, the beautiful boy I sponsor to be at the Tree of Life, was playing soccer. He saw me walking up to the game and when I waved and said "Joseph!" he ran to me. It was amazing. I just held him. :) It was around 5:15 when we left the Tree of Life and came back to the villa. No time for a nap, so we showered and walked down to dinner at 6:30. I nearly fell asleep eating... we were exhausted! I fell asleep around 9:30 and slept until 8:50 the next morning... the longest time I have slept in a very very long time.

This morning our program was to go to the Tree of Life and have a meeting with the house parents, the teachers, and the kids. It was definitely needed and an amazing way to come into Zambia. I have done so much for the educational side of things and I have only received peace and joy. It's such a confirmation that full-time ministry is where I'm called to serve. My heart longs to help these teachers get what they need to provide a quality education. After the meeting, Pastor Eric prayed for us. He started his prayer with a song that all the children know and began to sang. "Tu le me Totela" chorused throughout the pavilion and I was in awe. These Zambian voices sang beautiful praises to the Lord. Amazing.

The Lord has just blessed these people and us just by being here. His grace and compassion for his broken and hurting people is SO evident. I can't explain how powerful and consuming His love is. I PRAISE Him. :)


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  1. UnknownJuly 2, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    so glad you made it safely...not surprised though cause you have Jesus by your side. how awesome that joseph was there almost to greet you. here in lufkin, we miss you already. this blog has really helped ease the pain when i need to hear your voice and see your sweet face. you must have really been tired to fall asleep while eating...ha!!! know you and your boys are being lifted in prayer.
    much love,
    ms. karen

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