October 28th - journal entry

Today is our last Sunday in Kibera. Our time here is coming to a close, and that’s starting to feel really real. Friday night at Bible college we brought up that for the first time, and my heart melted as the students shared how much they truly appreciate me and Craig. We took pictures, Mildred gave us bananas, and I didn’t want to leave. Thank you, Lord, for making it possible to teach on Monday since we cannot go on Friday. Any time I have to spend with and pour into these incredible, God seeking people is a blessing.

There were so many friends at our street meeting yesterday: Phyllis, Ester, Steve, Oscar, Antony, Tobias and Albert, our youth group friends we laughed with at Saturday Club. I think it was the first time I really realized what a huge foundation has been built here. I looked out into the crown to see my friends, who love me, smiling right back. It was then I realized short term missions just aren’t enough. As jacked and excited I am to go to Eburru, it is becoming harder and harder to walk away from all this. Walk away from the people who have stolen my heart, unsure if we’ll ever meet again.

God, you have blessed our time here. You are working through us to save the lost, encourage the believers, love the children, and even bring Muslims to the truth. Sometimes I’m just in awe at your hand working in all these different ministries.

This is our last Sunday in Kibera. My last Sunday at Pastor Timothy’s crazy, spirit filled Blue House Calvary Church. This morning, Father, belongs to you. I promise to sing and dance and praise your name like never before. So even if they stare, they will know you have done a mighty work in my life. And I want to say thank you.