So... I realized that I haven't written anything here in forever and 3 days... so I thought I would get it a go.

My first year and half of ministry hasn't gone as expected. I have lived in 3-4 countries, depending on how your defined lived in. The journey has been rough. It has been great too! I am glad that this journey isn't about me. It is about me following the creator of the world.

There are days when I feel like I haven't accomplished anything here, but I know that God has been teaching me to trust him. He has been preparing me and changing me. I have had the opportunity to get to know a variety of missionaries that I otherwise wouldn't have. It has been great getting to know the Dano folks and the Burkina Faso team better.

All my travels have also given me the chance to meet lots of different nationals. I have been in big cities, medium places, and little villages. It has been crazy to observe the differences and similarities you see in these ranges of living.

I have experience personal setbacks that have been discouraging and debilitating. But I used those times to study and push through the pain. Sciatica pain is quite the experience. Fleeing countries will teach you a lot about what is important in life. Dealing with constant transition teaches you how weak and dependent you can be.

I am looking forward to returning to the Ivory Coast this week. I pray and hope that I will get to stay there longer this time, but only time will tell. It is all for God's glory.