I feel as if this is the part in my journey where it is hard to express what I smell, see, hear..all that I experience. It's almost as if I cannot emotionally connect with anyone back home anymore. The scents that make your nose squinch as you walk the dusty streets, the sights you see as people seem to just trample ontop of one another, and hearing the sweet voice of the children as we leave the port gate and enter into the city as they all say, "Hello, Hello!" will never bring such joy to anyone unless you can experience it for yourself.
Yes, I feel way out of my comfort zone. Yes, I've never felt so many eyes staring at me. Yes, it's scary being a little white blonde girl walking the streets, truly defines a minority here in Freetown.
But, being surrounded by such poverty and such beautiful friendly people that live out there in the villages has truly shown me the love of Christ and the amazing work he has planned for us here. I'm ready.
I sure their little hungry faces are precious!
ReplyDeleteand yes, you must feel quite the minority.
Looking forward to hearing more as you see these sweet faces come aboard for medical care, or if you can give blood to some of them as you said, right by your side! Amazing that the Mercy Ships crew is the ship's blood bank.
love you and miss you !
mom
love you,
mom