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.