Friday, August 31, 2007
I finally figured out this french
Good day to all. I am sitting here by myself at the internet cafe on a day that you can not see past your hands...it is so foggy out. It has been raining for a very long time...all night I heard the patter of rain drops upon the roof, along with the watch dog barking and the rooster...lwho , by the way is STILL alive....No plans for this weekend...we were to go to Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon...but, the plans have changed. I am quite anxious for school to start...the days can be rather long...there is not a lot to do....unless we have the special opportunity to go to the "club" to have a drink...I will show you all the club...you need to be a member to go into the place. Well, I have had my lunch comprised of black beans, potatoes, rice....and as for the rest of the day...probably reading, and working on my meditation skills...this would be a great place to become more disciplined in that area....I am still praying a lot to God....to give me strength to handle the very different lifestyle here....I know that I will grow through these experiences. Thank you Marzita for being such a support to me...I thoroughly enjoy your posts. They give me much inspiration. I would love to hear from any of you....I could use the company...even through words....Love to all...hope all is well back in the states. Nancy~
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Hi Nancy! So GREAT to hear from you! You probably feel like aliens have picked you up and deposited you on another planet! I can only begin to imagine the thoughts and emotions that must be going through your mind. I've always thought spending a total month entirely alone with no phone, TV, music, etc. would be THE ultimate lesson on prayer. Who else would there be to talk to???? I'm sure you'll be a meditation "whiz" by the time you return. You can teach the rest of us how to master it! One of the most powerful prayers for me is to just lie down with my eyes closed and with each breath in think "GOD" and with the breath out think "IS". (Place your hand on your heart for added power).........I truly believe what God wants most from us is just to be with him...not talking, not thinking about anything but Him. After all, prayer is "communion with God" :)
Wow! I find your adventure SO exciting....to be in a position to ask God to reveal to you what your job there is...to bring to you the person or persons you are to meet. I've forgotten how long you are there for; I thought Vicki said 4 months. The Holy Spirit will be waiting for you to call out to Him to help you through the times of missing your life back here (re: your children, the conveniences, friends, food, sodas, fresh fruit, ....the list will no doubt be endless) HE/SHE is your "soul comforter"....don't hesitate to ask for help. And when you get home, there will be things that you miss about being THERE.....such is the circle of life.
In reading the notes about your rooser, I keep thinking about that Rooster in the movie named Chanticleer. I hope your Chanticleer survives!
It is a BEAUTIFUL day here in Illinois; sunny with a slight breeze and about 78 degrees. There is already a feel of fall in the air though...and the mosquitos are HORRIBLE right now after all of that flooding we had.
Keep those blogs coming...I look forward to them!
I'm heading out the door to go to the Dollar Store for greeting cards and make-up.....another thing you most likely miss....SHOPPING!!!!
Blessings, love and light to you!
Marzita
Nancy!!! How are you!!! I miss you tons!! Sounds like you will become more whole, more connected with God and the universe during your stay in Africa. I wish I was with you....can't wait to see you! I love this "blog"; looking forward to seeing how your experiences progress.
Love ya!!
Suzanne
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