The picture is of me with my host family. Those are some of the kids from the family. They are so sweet and funny.
Today was a rough day as well.... I think part of it has to do with the fact that I am sick and have no loved one to tak care of me. I know that God is, but I still miss the home comfort.
Today we went to the Hotel that we went to on Wednesday, but this time it was like a surprise birthday party for Claire, the Projects Abroad worker. It was alright... I felt like I had a fever though and was terribly homesick. I'm starting to have a tough time fitting in/ feeling like I belong... Then finally I went to the bathroom and had a huge moment of tears, in which I called nick and he made me feel better. So then I layed in the sun and fell asleep for a while.
I still feel really sad. I need MASIVE prayers for my heart to be relaxed and happy. It is so discouraging here, expecially on Fridays, when I guess its mass for all of the Muslims, so a recording of a prayer is played throughout St. Louis over and over again for about 2 or 3 hours straight. That last hour, for me was spent praying that God would keep me focused on Him. Its also discouraging because most of the other volunteers swear a lot and I feel like they stereotype me as the american, so I get this feeling that they dont like me at all...
My heart is aching, I need lots of prayer PLEASE!
About Me
- Lindsey
- Hi! My name is Lindsey. I am in college and am planning on becoming a teacher. I am doing this blog so that I can keep my friends updated on how things are going when I go to Senegal for an internship!
7 comments:
Lindsey,
I'm so sorry to hear about your day =( I will be praying for you !!!! For your heart and your health !! I miss you
Love Katie
nhardt@Prayers are continuously lifted for you dear Lindsey!
Show that big smile of yours, and it will break any barrier!
Love some of the kids for us too!
Lindsey,
I've only read a small part of your adventures and are amazed at the courage and challenges you have endured. Do other volunteers have similiar feelings you are experiences? We are thinking of you often and pray for God to help you overcome the challenges He places before. Keep the faith! I'll have my bible study group at work pray for you as well.
Peace!
Chris Dorland
Hi Lindsey,
Look up at the moon and stars and sun. They are the same ones that I am looking at. Each time you see one, know that I am thinking of you and your terrific experiences.
Hey, you should teach the little ones "itsy Bitsy Spider!"
Aunt Linda
Hey Lindsey, we just had a terrific thunderstorm pass through. It lasted for at least an hour. And then came the rainbow. The most brilliant one I have ever seen. You could even see a bright purple at the bottom. It was so wide that I couldn't even fit the whole width in the camera. And, if that wasn't enough, a double ring appeared. God's promises kept. Ane He will see you through.
Aunt Linda stole my other thoughts, that you are seeing the same sun and moon that we see. And then Ashley and I broke out into song......Somewhere, out there, beneath the pale moonlight. Someone's sticky mommy is loving you tonight!
Loving you ~ Mom
Lindsey,
Its amazing how much a person can hurt while reading about your anguish. My heart cries out for you and as always my prayers continue. I have added the other volunteers as well. You are an amazing person. God Bless you.
Peace and Love.
David
Remember what i told you earlier, keep on going through your routines and getting used to being there. I love you a lot and always have you in my mind and heart.
I know how you feel because i feel very much the same when i am at school. i usually sit alone at lunch because a lot of people won't even look at me anymore for who i am. its a little silly and "highschool"ish so i just ignore it.
God is always there though and he is the only true God so no matter how many hours they play recordings even just a one minute prayer to the one true God outdoes anything they can do.
" our God is a great big God and he holds us in his hands"
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