As jet lag sets in I will try to force out a post worth reading however hopefully I can compose something worth reading tonight. For most of you it is still early on Sunday for us over here it is only 9 but we've been forced to stay awake to try to get on their time here, its been hard we had dinner at four and were practically sleeping at the dinner table. Jet setting over night is not something I would like to do numerous times in my lifetime, it is exhausting. Not to mention once we landed we were bombarded by people and it was only 9:45 am we still had a whole city tour and a class meeting...to much, to much!
The flights went effortlessly for the most part, there was minor turbulence that woke me up about five times throughout the whole seven hour and fifteen minute flight over here. I was nervous the whole day because of the unknown however it was kind of silly now and I had a great support system sending me off and a great support coming over here with. We were served dinner and drink on the plane then the lights were finally dimmed to sleep and once the lights turned back on it was another meal which was just a light breakfast. The last two and half hours drug on and on and on and on until finally land appeared!!!! NO MORE OCEAN!!!
I have still not completely processed the fact that I am in Africa but the minute I step outside it is a pleasent reminder that I am not in America and yes it has been a slight shock, one I can't quite put into words yet, maybe with a few more pictures a few more situations and immersing myself in the community will help comprehend and maybe put in to words what I thinking/feeling. For now and for a future post: I was able to talk with a local man about education over here, lack of money, etc. We went to a market today and went on a mini city tour where we walked down a road where mothers were homeless with young children, I witnessed two toddlers fighting over their mother for the food she was still able to produce, then followed by two young boys in matching soccer jerseys asleep on a curb.
The day I flew out this was a line from my devotional: "In My presence you can face uncertainty with perfect peace." couldn't agree more. As for now the sights, sounds, smells, and emotions are alot to take in and comprehend and to even understand myself and maybe it would just be best to sleep on it and immerse back in to it tomorrow with fresh eyes and mind. I can already tell I will be enjoying my time here, but will go home with a heavy heart and many new views and questions. Please continue to send prayers our way!!
All is well in Dakar,
Kate
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