Karibu En Gedi

The journey is always long there is no way around it but 24hrs or so and we reached our first destination!  Milo is a champ and most of the way no one knew he was even around.  We had no problems in immigration and customs.  We felt the prayers of many along the way from the friendly people along the way to the open gates through immigration.  The shuttle from the airport into Arusha was having a rough night.  It broke down once and I think there were a few hills that I could have walked up faster but we finally reached town.  To my delight Scott and Annelle were waiting for us and it was so very good to see them!  Once we got back to the house Sampson and Heidi were just as excited!  All in all I have adjusted to time pretty well.  It takes a bit to recover from the journey but I think my body has adjusted to being eight hours ahead!  

Annelle helped me get a few needed jobs done along with supplies, fruits, and veggies to survive for a bit.  Then, we arrived at En Gedi which is the name for the base where Joshua Foundation is located.  Lynda was waiting for us and I got to see the place that I would call home.  It is an apartment off one of the larger houses.  There are two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room area with a kitchen.  Things are somewhat in order but I look forward to the process of making the area my home.   

 We had a team dinner which was fun!  I got to go to the school here on the base and meet many of the teachers and the kids.  Today was a holiday but I look forward to building relationships this week with the staff and kids.  I walked into the cement block classroom and such a peace along with belonging flooded my heart.  Thank you supporters, friends, and family who have been a part of bringing my feet back to the dirt of Tanzania.  I believe God has great things in store here in Tanzania for 2015 and I am so thankful to have you all a part of the beautiful making!

forgive the mess it had to have some repairs today!

Prayer Points~

• Please continue to pray for the continued adjustment!  Much patience is required when trying to get back to the Africa norm and rhythm of life.  
• Importance of building team relationships and getting to know those who fill the schools.  
• For the sounds, the dirt, bugs, surprising geckos around every corner and in every drain to once again feel normal among many other things!