Reflection [week 2 begins]

As the sun greeted us at breakfast today so does a new day and a new week and with it comes new adventures and returning to old places we visited before. And I prepare for the new week of work I still am unsure of what I may face with the upcoming week. And while each day I am here I grow accustom to new things there are still new challenges around every corner. 

"Welcome challenging times as opportunities to trust Me. You have Me beside you and My spirit within you, so no set of circumstances is too much for you to handle. When the path before you is dotted with difficulties, beware of measuring your strength against those challenges. That calculation is certain to riddle you with anxiety. Without Me, you wouldn't make it past the first hurdle! The way to walk through demanding days is to grip My hand tightly and stay in close communication with Me. Let your thoughts and spoken words be richly flavored with trust and thankfulness. Regardless of the day's problems, I can keep you in perfect Peace as you stay close to me."

                                                   

                                                                                                  -Jesus Calling Devotional Book

As the new day brings new adventure and more realizations of life, I begin with a new 'I am' poem. I posted one a couple posts back and am going to write a new one with each new week here is my latest version...

I am a temporary member of the Senegalese culture

I wonder why the world isn't doing more for these people

I hear the sound of the Wolof language as it rolls off the natives tongue

I see the dark German chocolate brown skin glisten with a caramelized glaze of sunshine glimmer

I want to provide the children a protection from the disease and illness they can contract

I am a temporary member of the Senegalese culture

I pretend that my  heart doesn't ache while I'm surrounded by the children

I feel an emptiness and helplessness  as I reflect upon my days here

I touch the snall hands of children who others believe don't have a shot in this big world, while the hand that grabs on tight believes the world is at their finger tips

I worry about the future of the students lives I am honored to work with

I cry over the smiling faces of children who've come to accept a false notion of reality

I am a temporary member of the Senegalese culture

I understand that we are all contributors to the problem, but can be part of the solution

I say "no one has ever become poor by giving" [Anne Frank]

I dream of a school run with the students interest in mind

I try to make the biggest impact while I'm in Senegal, and try to offer my best.

I hope the children's hearts that have touched my soul forever will remember me after i leave

I am a temporary member of the Senegalese culture

[[Please continue to send well wishes and happy thoughts and prayers our way! 
Happy Monday to all!]]