So as many, or most of you may know I'm home.
I arrived home last Wednesday night.
It's an adjustment for sure.
One full of mixed emotions.
Leaving wasn't easy, but it was time.
What I remember most are mornings with the babies and afternoons with the boys and praying before bed.
And I realize that all sounds very vague...and it is. It was just living life with my kids. The little things that end up meaning the most. Like Alfonsine finding me no matter where I am on the terrace and putting her little hand on my leg and pointing and "talking". And Aristide coming to my window during sieste just to chat with me. And Aristide praying for candy at night.
Thank you for being apart of my experience by reading my stories and praying for me...if you ever want to see pictures, I have a lot. I don't mind sharing them.
For now my plans are to move to St. Louis in the next month or so. I'll be living with Nichole. Neither of us know what we are going to do. Just taking it one day, one step at a time trusting Jesus to lead us.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Homeward Bound...
Yes, it's true... Ami is heading home! Again, Ami may post this herself in which case this post may disappear.
After much prayer and consideration, Ami has determined that it's the right time for her to return home. She has struggled over this decision for quite a while, doing her very best to make sure she is really hearing from God. When Lori and I visited her we spent a fair bit of time with her to help her process through all her thoughts and possibilities. We left her with a clearer sense of the choices in front of her and a plan on how to come to a decision. After her time in Ouaga, she had decided to go back to Yako, take it a day at a time, and see what God would have for her there. It became clear after just a couple days there that she truly felt Jesus saying it is time. Time to come home. Time to see what He would have for her here. That's about all she knows. Ami recognizes that she must trust him in his leading her home, just as she has had to trust him in leading her to Burkina Faso.
It's very difficult for Ami to know that she will have to leave behind the people, the kids, her babies, that she loves so much. But she does trust Jesus that he loves them more than she ever could and that they will be safe in his hands.
Ami is a bit nervous about her transition back into life here in the States. I am sure she would appreciate our giving her space and time to acclimate back into the culture she has been away from for the last 8 months. She is nervous about all the questions that many of us have, and her ability to answer, or not answer, all those questions. It would be really great if we could all afford her that space and time and that we would be gracious and not rush to greet her, to "hang out", to do lunch, etc. She will be home. She is looking forward to seeing each of us, just not all at once, or as soon as she walks in the door. If you try to contact her and there is not a response, or she declines an invitation, please do not take it personally. She can only do what she can do.
Once she is home, feel free to express your greetings in an email or here on her blog. Again, please do not be offended if she does not respond to your correspondence. She does appreciate the kindness, but sometimes a pressure to reply is more than she can handle.
As Ami gets more and more acclimated she will be more available to meet with people. You may be in touch with Lori and I to determine her status as we will be helping to regulate her guests. HERE is my email address, and HERE is Lori's.
After much prayer and consideration, Ami has determined that it's the right time for her to return home. She has struggled over this decision for quite a while, doing her very best to make sure she is really hearing from God. When Lori and I visited her we spent a fair bit of time with her to help her process through all her thoughts and possibilities. We left her with a clearer sense of the choices in front of her and a plan on how to come to a decision. After her time in Ouaga, she had decided to go back to Yako, take it a day at a time, and see what God would have for her there. It became clear after just a couple days there that she truly felt Jesus saying it is time. Time to come home. Time to see what He would have for her here. That's about all she knows. Ami recognizes that she must trust him in his leading her home, just as she has had to trust him in leading her to Burkina Faso.
It's very difficult for Ami to know that she will have to leave behind the people, the kids, her babies, that she loves so much. But she does trust Jesus that he loves them more than she ever could and that they will be safe in his hands.
Ami is a bit nervous about her transition back into life here in the States. I am sure she would appreciate our giving her space and time to acclimate back into the culture she has been away from for the last 8 months. She is nervous about all the questions that many of us have, and her ability to answer, or not answer, all those questions. It would be really great if we could all afford her that space and time and that we would be gracious and not rush to greet her, to "hang out", to do lunch, etc. She will be home. She is looking forward to seeing each of us, just not all at once, or as soon as she walks in the door. If you try to contact her and there is not a response, or she declines an invitation, please do not take it personally. She can only do what she can do.
Once she is home, feel free to express your greetings in an email or here on her blog. Again, please do not be offended if she does not respond to your correspondence. She does appreciate the kindness, but sometimes a pressure to reply is more than she can handle.
As Ami gets more and more acclimated she will be more available to meet with people. You may be in touch with Lori and I to determine her status as we will be helping to regulate her guests. HERE is my email address, and HERE is Lori's.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
From the Dad...
Greetings all!
Just wanted to give you a short update. Ami may do this herself, in which case this post will be deleted [OK, Meem!? :)]
Ami has come to a crossroads in her life in Burkina and has decided to take a couple weeks in Ouaga and spend some time relaxing and seeking God as to what he has next for her in Burkina Faso.
She is doing much better in the area of health. When Lori and I arrived in Ouaga, we were able to see her doctor and ask some questions and get a better understanding of what's really wrong with her. This is a wonderful man who really cares for the people he sees and has a heart for the people of Burkina...and Ami as well! He is quite certain that Ami has a para-typhoid virus, similar to Mono, and that time and rest (and I throw in the hand of God) will bring her back to health. He did put her on antibiotics, just in case. If she doesn't feel better in a few weeks the only course of action is to medi-vac her home. But he's sure this won't be necessary. As our stay went along we could definitely see improvement in her appearance and strength. She still tires easily, but over all she's doing much better.
Speaking on behalf of Lori as well, we would like to thank all of you who have held Ami before the Father and asked for his hand to act on her behalf. It was amazing to see the hand of God at work in her, not only in the area of healing her health but to watch her minister to those he has put in her life. She truly in a vessel used for His purposes.
I will let Ami fill you all in on our stay there. I know you would rather hear from her than from me...this is her blog after all! :) Blessings to each of you. Happy New Year!!
Marc and Lori
Just wanted to give you a short update. Ami may do this herself, in which case this post will be deleted [OK, Meem!? :)]
Ami has come to a crossroads in her life in Burkina and has decided to take a couple weeks in Ouaga and spend some time relaxing and seeking God as to what he has next for her in Burkina Faso.
She is doing much better in the area of health. When Lori and I arrived in Ouaga, we were able to see her doctor and ask some questions and get a better understanding of what's really wrong with her. This is a wonderful man who really cares for the people he sees and has a heart for the people of Burkina...and Ami as well! He is quite certain that Ami has a para-typhoid virus, similar to Mono, and that time and rest (and I throw in the hand of God) will bring her back to health. He did put her on antibiotics, just in case. If she doesn't feel better in a few weeks the only course of action is to medi-vac her home. But he's sure this won't be necessary. As our stay went along we could definitely see improvement in her appearance and strength. She still tires easily, but over all she's doing much better.
Speaking on behalf of Lori as well, we would like to thank all of you who have held Ami before the Father and asked for his hand to act on her behalf. It was amazing to see the hand of God at work in her, not only in the area of healing her health but to watch her minister to those he has put in her life. She truly in a vessel used for His purposes.
I will let Ami fill you all in on our stay there. I know you would rather hear from her than from me...this is her blog after all! :) Blessings to each of you. Happy New Year!!
Marc and Lori
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