Going halfway around the world inevitably brings new ideas and transitions.
My team and I have arrived at our last location for ministry in Uganda and at least for me, Africa is becoming more and more a part of normal life. Things like not walking anywhere with out being followed by 20 children, being crammed into vehicles everyday, not showering for a week because a shower means someone has to walk three miles to get the water for you.
Those things are fun 🙂 But there are also the things that are routine and normal and cultural here that I hope to take with me even long after I have left this place. Things like greeting every person you see even when they are strangers, amazing hospitality, an open heart.
I can’t even list all of the things that are strange and new and exciting, but now my list of things that are normal about African life is growing. I love hat I am regaining a sense of normalcy but I hope some things never become so regular that I lose my appreciation for them.
If I was to give one word to describe my experience to this point I think it would be just that: appreciation. I appreciate how God is changing my heart from guarded to open, I appreciate the amazing sunsets and foliage, everyday I appreciate waking up and knowing I get another day of experiences.
I appreciate American healthcare, I appreciate clean clothes, I appreciate my family because they can afford to feed all of my siblings.
But most of all I appreciate being chosen by God to be in this place for this time.
What things have you been appreciating lately? You can answer in the comment section 🙂
