Happy New Year! I still find it hard to believe that it's 2010!
I am leaving soon--just 8 days! Amidst the overwhelming task of packing and the endless to-do list of little details, I've felt God's hand of joy and comfort. While I'm hardly looking forward to saying goodbye, I have said a few already, and truly, they've been a blessing. I've been so touched by God's provision of people that love him and love me--their conversations and prayers have encouraged me beyond measure.
I've been thinking a lot about missionaries that traveled 100 years ago and when they left, they knew they would never return. That makes saying goodbye for a year at a time a little easier to bear--still not easy, but not as difficult. I've also spent many hours lying awake at night, trying to get it all to sink in. It's seems so very surreal and utterly impossible. It's been a long, tough road. So many things have changed, God has provided and encouraged in miraculous ways, and it's actually happening! I must admit that some nights, I lie awake for hours, paralyzed in fear. I'm resting in the truth that God didn't bring me this far to quit now! And, I'm starting to believe the many people who say over and over, "You're so brave. I could never do that." The reality and immensity is starting to sink in. I am still so excited and looking forward to getting there, settling in and getting to work!
Thank you for reading my blog...I love getting your comments. I'm leaving a little of my contact information. Please be advised that any packages you mail to Kenya will be pretty pricey...flat-rate boxes with the USPS are the best way to go. A regular letter will cost just shy of $1, and I'd love to hear from you!
My skype name is: britm427
My mailing address in Kenya is:
Brittany Clark
c/o Kids Alive International Kenya
PO Box 212
Kiganjo, Kenya 10102
East Africa
Monday, January 4, 2010
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