By this time tomorrow, I will be almost half way to my destination of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). I will spend approximately 20 hours in the air, with a few hours in the airports of St. Louis, Newark, Brussels and finally, Kigali, Rwanda. Our team will be representing Medical Teams International in this disaster response effort. We will drive into the DRC from Rwanda on Friday, where we will be working for the next month.
I have a multitude of emotions running full tilt tonight. Of course I am in overdrive panic mode due to waiting until the last minute to pack, but those of you that know me well would expect nothing less! I am excited to be going, as odd as that may sound. Not excited to see the horror of what men will do to one another, but excited to be going where God is leading me. It is my Great Adventure! Praying that the healthcare we will offer will provide some relief and hope in the lives of the refugees, and knowing that we will be touched far more than we can ever imagine.
It is my hope that through this blog and hopefully some photos, a few people will learn more about the tragedy of the DRC, and tell a few people, who will tell a few more.....you get the picture. Too many lives have been lost with little attention by the western world.
My bags are awaiting, I must finish packing. God bless my family, friends @ Ste.
Genevieve Co. Memorial Hospital, Medical Teams International and The Bridge Community Church. Thank you for your prayers & support.
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Good luck! God speed! I pray for your safety and the spiritual growth that you will most assuredly undergo during this trip. I'll take care of your "babies" while you are out of the country - don't let one single worry on their behalf even cross your mind. Love you!
Lisa, I am praying for your safety. And I hope you have a good trip. You will be doing such a great work and will be giving much to everyone you meet. Don't worry about us, we can do our part in your journey by holding everything together. We will be fine and we miss you already. Write often, so we know you are ok.
Good luck, Lisa!! Many of us at The Bridge will be praying for you and the whole team. Send pictures if you can.
Love you!!
The Great Adventure is all about taking care of the needs of "the least of these." Due to the horrible human selfishness where you are headed, you have great opportunity to bring many "cups of cold water" on behalf of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We love you and pray for your safety.
I just got to talk to you after you landed in Rwanda. It was good to hear you made it safely. Everyone's praying for you, your team, and all you will treat and serve. Love you bunches!
Murphy and I are sooo excited to hear what you are doing---so out of our comfort zone! But we can pray and praisde the Lord that we even know such a person who answers God's call without hesitating. Love ya bunches!
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