greetings from south africa!

9 06 2008

Hi all i have really appreciated your comments there so comforting. I miss you all i am a bi homesick today not really sure why but I am. I am having an amazing time i can not even begin to  tell you but  i will do my best to try….The time change has been difficult but so fun because as most of you knw i am nocturnal and i love that  i am staying up late but waking up before the alarm goes off. It ha been so nice to be the first one up take a nice hot shower in the morning brew coffee do devotions and then hang out with the girls as they each awake. God is serisuly doing an amzaing rennovation of my heart over here in just the smallest things. One thing i prayed the hardest for about this trip was to be stretched…the funny thing is that i assumed what he would use to stretch me and tryed to prepare myself accordingly…ha DUH of course he is not going to use these things otherwise it would defeat the purpose right…so things such as loosing my luggage…my ATM account being frozen even though i took all precautionary methods to advoid that and other small things to show me to fully rely on him and just have complete faith that he will provide and he sure has. I have been so blessed amongst all of this….Today was amazing we got up early and went to a public high school where they had what we would call a rally at home there were at leas one hundred kids there and we spoke to them about various things….they were so amazing they treated us like celebrities wanting our autographs and hugs it was wierd….after we went to a small orpahnage and played with the children so hearbreaking but such a wonderful experience….these kids are amazing and just need a lot of love. We have laughed so much this trip and i am excite to see what more is in store…..I could go on for dys but my time is limited love to all

Amy


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9 06 2008
Lawrence Lightner

God is amazing and as the trip goes on he will amaze you more and more!! It is exciting to me to hear the difficulties you guys face!! It shows that there is someone out there trying to discourage and stop you guys from doing what you are there to do!! Continue to turn to God and each other and this will truly be one of the best trips of your life no matter how many things don’t go as planed!!

9 06 2008
Mom

The Lord sure has a sense of humor – huh!? What is it we always say….be careful what you pray for. I’m sorry about your ATM account being frozen….I will check into this for you ASAP! It sounds like you are having an amazing time and God is “stretching” you :) . Keep letting me know how things are going…you have no idea how comforting it is to hear from you. Everyone at work is asking about how things are going – its great to be able to fill them in. I was so sad that I missed your call – but it was great to hear your voice and Tyler filled me in on some stuff. Missing you. Love you lots
Love
MOM

9 06 2008
Chandra Hopson

Hi Amy!!!
I just wanted to let you know that you’re in my prayers and I am thinking of you constantly! I am so excited for you and know that God is working so amazingly in your life right now. What a great and wonderful experience this is for you. I know you’re smiling, laughing, and sharing hope with all you are coming in contact with. Keep dancing with the children and sharing God’s amazing love!
Love, Chandra

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