It is hard to believe that tonight is our last night in Africa. Tomorrow will be filled with goodbyes and the beginning of our adventure back home. I am excited to be home and sleep in my own bed and take a hot shower, but it will be hard to leave the people. The relationships that we have built in such a short period of time are greater than I ever could have imagined. It will especially be hard to say goodbye to Kandeh (who we sponsor) and his sisters. They have brought so much joy to us while we were here.
Today the kids were on a field trip to parliament for school so we really didn’t get to spend much time with them. While there were gone, we rolled up our sleeves and got busy working on tables for each of the apartments. Before, they were just eating on the floor. Now they will have tables big enough for their whole apartment and create a family style dinner environment. It included a lot of sanding and varnishing, but they look great!
Tonight we played, hung out, took pictures and attended our final group devotion. In group devotion everyone comes together outside. Singing is a big part of their worship. They also have the most beautiful way of praying. Over 100 people are praying aloud for the same thing. Even the littlest ones have their heads bowed and eyes closed praying to Jesus.
Sierra Leone is a beautiful country with beautiful people. It is more than the trash on the ground or it’s poverty. I can’t help but think about Chris Tomlin’s song, God of this City.
For greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this City
Greater thing have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this City
{The Launes}
That table looks great! The kids clearly enjoy being photographed :) Such fun pics!
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