tears

It is the night before I leave Africa. I am sitting here at the computer full of emotion, exhausted, with tears running down my face. I have tears of sadness, grief, joy, and pure exhaustion. I am sad... to leave Liberia, the ship, and so many of the friends I have come to love here. I am sad... to know that many of my best friends will not be on the ship when I return. I grieve... for those we were not able to help and for the people of Liberia as they rebuild after their horrific years of war. Life is not easy here. My tears of joy come because God is so good. He has blessed me beyond anything I deserve. He has truly helped me to find a home wherever I am, because He is with me. My suitcase is empty, my flight arrival time is not confirmed, my room is a mess, I have good-byes to say, and I am tired. I will write more later. I leave the ship tomorrow at 5:00pm Africa time, which is 5 hours ahead of NH, 7 hours ahead of ID, and 8 hours ahead of BC. I covet your prayers as I travel home. Stay tuned to my blog from many postings of the "untold stories of Liberia." I love all of you.