The weekend has passed. It wasn't easy, but we did it and it seems that with every new day I have a new sense of comfort here. This is a very interesting exploration into just how free your mind really is. When I'm comfortable surrounded by the things I know and understand, my mind feels free to wonder into situations that is has never been. Then I get here to a place that I have never been, certainly don't understand yet, and where comfort is minimal and my mind freezes up. The first three days were quite difficult for me. I couldn't realx into this experience. I suppose it was a combination of culture shock and jet lag and I'm not quite sure that I am over the culture shock. The exercise, however, is learning to open your mind to become aquainted with a new culture and from there you may gain new perspective.
It is proving hard to figure out how to eat here. The reality is that most people in this community can only afford 2 small meals a day, so it is hard for us to convey what we need in terms of food. The meals are prepared in pots warmed by the ceramic pot with coals below. A stove of sorts. However, the smoke is overwhelming. The coals are lit by plastic and karosene. Not too good for the lungs for the women who prepare the meals or anyone around, but that is the way it is.
The situation here is really overwhelming to the heart. The needs are so great and the poverty is so real, though the sense of hope and friendliness is incredible! We have been greeted with open arms and we hope to get as involved as possible.
More to come...
It is proving hard to figure out how to eat here. The reality is that most people in this community can only afford 2 small meals a day, so it is hard for us to convey what we need in terms of food. The meals are prepared in pots warmed by the ceramic pot with coals below. A stove of sorts. However, the smoke is overwhelming. The coals are lit by plastic and karosene. Not too good for the lungs for the women who prepare the meals or anyone around, but that is the way it is.
The situation here is really overwhelming to the heart. The needs are so great and the poverty is so real, though the sense of hope and friendliness is incredible! We have been greeted with open arms and we hope to get as involved as possible.
More to come...
8 comments:
Happy you are there safely. Let us know how we can help...few can do what you two are doing but would love to help in other ways. You have the prayers of many, but if there are things we can collect to send, we can get on that project. Love you both and are proud of you for following your passions to help others. God bless! Mom and Dad/ K&T
Thanks for the update. I'm a little concerned about the kerosene and plastic fuel. Not good to breathe or get in the food. It sounds like you have many opportunities to help. We are praying that God will lead you in the right directionand will equip you with whatever you need to do His work. We love you both. TD
I love and miss you both soo much! I can't tell you how much I admire you! I posted ya'll's blog on my facebook..ya'll are a fabulous team! Kisses and hugs!!!
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Glad you are there safely. Please know that Hudson and I are praying for your safety and for God's guidance as you do wonderful things for the people there.
Wow -- you are on an adventure of discovery and exploration. Am so proud of you. Your descriptions are so good -- keep them coming. They help me to feel what you're feeling. Please know you are in my daily prayers. Love, Gayle
Molly,
Please know that Jimmie & I will pray for the two you and the work that you will do. I admire the task the you each have taken on as I know that it is difficult and a challenge. You are both very special to have taken this upon yourselves at such a young age. God surely has special plans for each of you! God Bless each of you and keep you safe. Jimmie, Kathy, Adam, Matt & Jessica
Mollie and Jimbo...so happy you arrived safely! Hub and I are praying for you and the work you do for these people. May God bless you in many ways! Love, Hub and Cissy
I'm so excited to be hooked up with your blog! I'm in awe of your commitment and SO proud of you both!!! I will be in prayer for you and look forward to your updates. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help on this end!
Love to you both!
Kittie
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