Yes friends, it's really here. You are getting an update on my first day in Madagascar. Yay!
Okay, first things first, you guys must have rocked it out in prayer because God got me all the way from Atlanta to Washington to New York to Johannesburg to Antananarivo with absolutely no issues. That was a total prayer thing because some of my layovers were cutting it close, but he got me there every time with a few minutes to spare. There were some interesting moments like when I confused most of the guards at customs in Madagascar because we were just... embracing language barriers. One of my bags got lost as well, but considering everything... that's really not bad. We'll go back to the airport tomorrow and hopefully it will be there!
Also, I slept on the plane a little!! Yay!!! Thank you to those who prayed about that one :)
God just showed me on this trip, again, that when I let go and follow what he asks of me, he comes through every time. He also amazes me with his generosity, because he always gives me more than I deserve when I trust him. He allowed me to meet some really great people on my flights, which made the airport experiences much less stressful and even saved my behind a few times.
On my first flight I met a guy who is originally from Ethiopia and he helped me with my bags while I was checking in (which was super helpful because I had three bags plus a backpack and a purse and I'm not that buff...). On my final flight to Madagascar I met one guy who's been here four times doing missions work, and another one who was just visiting for a month. They helped me fill out my entry card and then one of them was missing a bag as well so we both (with the help of a random guy from London) figured out how to get the bags back.
It's just amazing to me how God provides people like this even when he doesn't need to. There's nothing that I've done in my life to deserve these kinds of gifts, but he gives them to me anyway, and it's a constant reminder to me of his great love.
He's also blessed me with an AMAZING family who picked me up at the airport and invited me into their home to spend the night before I move into my housing. They were so kind and helpful and I just felt a sense of home right away. My nubs and I bonded over crashing toy cars into things and I was able to take a shower.... thank goodness... I was a grease ball when I got done with all that flying.
All in all it was a successful trip here (even though on the 15 hour flight I went through a roller coaster of emotions... classic). I can't wait to see what else God has planned.
Okay everyone... it's about that time... for prayer requests.
Prayer Request 1: Help me to rely on God and keep an open mind as I learn and adapt to the culture and language.
Prayer Request 2: That I would rely on God to help me effectively plan for and help teach lessons to my nubs. (Pedro and Asafe)
Thank you guys, again, for your prayers. God is hearing them and he's doing amazing things!
"Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
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