There's nothing that says home better than a back yard bbq!!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
My Host
For a missionary housing is always needed when coming back to the USA for a short period of time. I am so thankful to be welcomed into the home of my friend Tricia in Syracuse, NY.
So how does a missionary spend their time on furlough?
Speaking at Finding Faith Onondaga Community College
Enjoying the sunshine with Sarah in Thorndon Park
Making attai tea in America
Dinner at the Men's HouseWhile I am home in the USA this year I want to post some photos about how I am spending my time. Everyday starts out for me with office work. Staying in touch with supporters, family and friends is so important to me. I am busy working on messages to share at kinships and churches, writing letters and making business appointments. Usually my day finishes out by spending time with people. Just as my life in Senegal is built around my relationships with the family and neighbors in my village here my life is very much the same. I am thoroughly enjoying the time I am able to spend with all of my family and friends here in New York State.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Paris, France
After spending two and half years in Senegal my language skills have improved considerable. With many thanks to the prayers of family and friends and the power of Christ.
When I came to Senegal in 2008 I came with a one way ticket, knowing I would be there for more than a year. I decided on my return journey to America I would pass through France, putting language learning to the test. April 9-17th, 2009 I was able to spend a week in Paris and a few days in Lyon, France. To my amazing discovery I could communicate well with those around me. The visit left me negotiating the metro, maps, city streets, restaurants, museums and life with locals all in a foreign language. God is merciful to new language learners and the trip was blessed with great communication. Even to a greater extent I was able to immerse in conversation to know people better. This was an amazing experience for me and a real
confidence builder in the process God has taken me through to learn French. I have a long way to go to become more fluent in the language. But I am thankful to have come so far.
When I came to Senegal in 2008 I came with a one way ticket, knowing I would be there for more than a year. I decided on my return journey to America I would pass through France, putting language learning to the test. April 9-17th, 2009 I was able to spend a week in Paris and a few days in Lyon, France. To my amazing discovery I could communicate well with those around me. The visit left me negotiating the metro, maps, city streets, restaurants, museums and life with locals all in a foreign language. God is merciful to new language learners and the trip was blessed with great communication. Even to a greater extent I was able to immerse in conversation to know people better. This was an amazing experience for me and a real
confidence builder in the process God has taken me through to learn French. I have a long way to go to become more fluent in the language. But I am thankful to have come so far.
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