Belated Thank You

I’d like to say a belated thank you...

While still in Burkina I was blessed to be able to direct a portion of the funds I received towards an addition on the garage at SW! This is a huge blessing and will protect the motos from wind and rain. 
The staff uses the motos in order to maintain the every day work of the orphanage, for village visits and the sponsorship program. It’s so important to be able to take care of these vehicles so the work at the orphanage can continue. Thanks for being a part of it!

The picture you see here is of the three part garage. The third part (on the right) is what we’ve just added on.

Catching Breath

I have been home just over a month now.

Sometimes I can hardly believe it’s been a month and somedays it feels like it’s been so much longer. There’s been so much, and it’s so different, yet so the same... I wonder if I can describe it. Sometimes, as I think about Burkina, I feel like I need to catch my breath. 

Someone told me this summer there is a french saying that goes something like this: 

“When man is gone for a week he writes a book. When gone for a month he tells a story. When gone for six months he says nothing.” 

I don’t know that I can totally agree with this statement. However I wonder if the sentiment behind it holds an element of truth. The more time I spend in Burkina the more I struggle to find words to describe it. 

People always ask if I miss Burkina. 

The answer (i’m sure you’ve guessed) is everyday. 

But I also love this...because I know this is where I need to be right now. 

People always ask if I want to go back. 

The answer (i’m sure you’ve guessed) is of course. 

But I’m trusting that God will lead me in His time.