Sunday, January 4, 2009

Back in the states

Thankfully, Anna and I made it home safely from Haiti - after one cancelled flight, a few delays, being stranded at the airport, and being kicked off of a flight. But thankfully, all is well now.  I'll be heading to Ghana next sunday.  It seems it's all coming at me rather quickly, but I've definitely learned a lot in the last few weeks. 

When doing missions work in 3rd world countries:
1. know the language
2. have a vehicle
3. get a phone number in case of being stranded in airports
4. american bug-spray is ineffective
5. people greatly appreciate smiles

I hope you all had a lovely new years - I spent mine watching fireworks and listening to the various Haitian parties (techno and latin music included) until five a.m.  I truly appreciate all your prayers and thoughts. God bless!

2 comments:

Ansley Lawhead said...

Welcome to the states, my Love! I'm SO excited to watch your life in Ghana through this here blog. :) Love you, praying for you, and be expecting 'fan mail' from your friends at APT 720!

CourtneyDoy said...

Bek, I'm writing you a letter this very moment. I LOVE that you're "just enjoying the general splendor". I actually showed someone a pic of that cake the other day :) I'm so proud to call you my best friend and I miss you dearly. I've decided that this semesters theme verse is 1 John 2:6 - "Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did". You are an example of that to me. I love you.