There’s a popular phrase in urban slang that’s used to describe feelings— “to feel all the feels.” It essentially means to be overcome by intense emotions, a heightened awareness of yourself and your personal feelings. People often assume that in working in the mission field in a foreign country, we must be “feeling all the…
Tag: Kenya
Wonder
One month ago, we were boarding a plane with six suitcases, two plastic storage containers, carry-on luggage, and backpacks to fly 16 hours (not counting lay-overs) to Kenya. Now the journey to get here almost looks like a blur in our peripheral vision as the sights, sounds, smells, and texture of Nairobi race before us…
Sunset, Sunrise
About half-way into our eight-hour flight to Nairobi, we glanced out of the window and witnessed a marvelous sight– the most beautiful sunset over the winding Nile River. Deep, vibrant orange fading to pink, then purplish blue. All at once, despite our sleep-deprived minds, it became real to us– we’re in Africa, our new home for the…
A Life Called to Love 