Greetings from Oregon!
Returning last week has been reasonable, considering the long length of the flights! Very glad to be back home and very grateful for all the beautiful support, but under it all is that deep fondness for the ground there and being ready to return…what to do next time – making my list!
Please check out the Field Report #3 and share as you are able. Many people depend upon our willingness to reach out.
Your prayers and good thoughts for our Zimbabwean neighbors are much appreciated. I know that many of you are feeling the US burden like rocks in your knapsack, and that is fully understood…you and yours are in our prayers as well. I was really amazed at the number of Africans whom I met in airports along the way, that said they were praying for us (because we are Americans). It was very touching. The idea that people with so much less materially, can have such a large heart to think of praying for us, was quite moving (rather than any anti-US sentiment). We certainly need it. Their generous compassionate spirit was a wonderful complement to my travels and I remember it dearly!
Until next time and I see you again, may you be blessed and find joy and hope in all you do! Tatenda chaizvo! (We thank you very much!) Jaiaen