It's unmistakable. The heat, the smells, the weary buildings and littered streets, the hard working, hard hustling people, along with our brain-draining attempts to speak and understand Portuguese tell us, we're in Mozambique.
We're reminded what was good and what was hard about living here. One hard thing; quickly calculating a 27.6 exchange rate (and often feeling like you were just ripped off). One good thing; adventurous cultural immersion. We're not in Kansas anymore.
I'm reminded today that God's desire for the people of Mozambique is for them to flourish, to be blessed with the knowledge and experience of God's goodness, love, and shalom. It would be easy to assume, based on quick appearances, that the prospects of this are dismal. Yet, there is hope. There is hope because God is already here and at work. Our prayer is ....... to see.
Saturday, Jan. 7.
Today we arrived in Lichinga. Lots to say about that. Instead I'll simply post some pictures, including one of Mark and Helen VanKoevering, our gracious and hospitable hosts.
Looks like you are having a amazing and blessed time.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rhonda. This is , indeed, a rich experience. It's great to hear from friends back home. Hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteShalom.