The End

It's done. My work with Missions of Hope International is finished. That is such a strange thought. It seems like I just got here and now it is time to go. The older I get, the faster time goes by. I don't think I like it. James 4:14 says it perfectly: "...what is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." That is so true. I want to live my life remembering that my time here is nothing more than a mist. It is so precious.

This last week was really good. I worked with a church from L.A. on Tuesday. The VBS was great. It was neat because we went back to the center where I was the first week of VBS this summer. That place was the first and the last. My summer's book ends! It was so awesome because that first week I spent most of my time helping in a 2nd grade class. When I got there on Tuesday they all remembered me. They whispered my name and then ran away giggling. They all came and said hi and gave me hugs. It was so neat. I know they meet tons of people and love them all, but it really warmed my heart that they remembered me and loved me. So that was awesome. I loved Tuesday.

Dang!! I have to go!! Honestly, I have a lot to say this week but really no time to say it. I saw some bad things but also a lot of wonderful God things. I want to share but I have to hurry and leave. I am sorry.

Tomorrow we head off for our safari. I am excited. Then Tuesday we fly home. YES! Take care all and I will be talking to you soon. Thank you for all your love. And I'm sorry I can't write more. I am just crunched for time. Plus, I would rather talk about it than write about it anyway!!

All my love. Please pray for safety as we travel.

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