Art experiments

What Have We Seen...?

I think this song fits perfectly with my first trip to Africa. What have we seen that should not be forgotten?

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I Saw What I Saw
by Sara Groves

I saw what I saw and I can't forget it
I heard what I heard and I can't go back
I know what I know and I can't deny it
Something on the road cut me to the soul

Your pain has changed me
Your dream inspires
Your face a memory
Your hope a fire
Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of
And what I know of love

We've done what we've done and we can't erase it
We are what we are and it's more than enough
We have what we have but it's no substitution
Something on the road, cut me to the soul

I say what I say with no hesitation
I have what I have but I'm giving it up
I do what I do with deep conviction
Something on the road cut me to the soul

Your courage asks me what I’m afraid of
Your courage asks me what I am made of
Your courage asks me what I’m afraid of
And what I know of love
And what I know of God

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We better not forget. Ever.

Do I love Jesus?

"It's you; it's the girls who wash people that go to heaven."

"Well, that doesn't get us to heaven, it's about whether we love Jesus and believe Him."

"Yes, but it's the girls who wash people that love Jesus."

Congo

Dear Family and Friends,

As this year begins, thoughts of travel to Africa are once again foremost in my mind. Ever since my three month stay in Tanzania, I have been very interested in returning. I fell in love with the culture and people of East Africa and I feel a burden to serve the poor and share the gospel with those who have not heard.

After much prayer and searching out opportunities for mission work, I found out about a small hospital in northern Congo very much in need of medical volunteers. My medical experience is minimal, but after corresponding with the missionaries there and the doctor who started the hospital, I am confident that there is plenty for me to do! Geographically, this is different from what I was picturing and the languages are mostly unfamiliar to me, but God has worked things out beautifully for me to go there.

All that said, I will be leaving (Lord willing) in April and will be there for at least 6 months. I would very much appreciate your prayers for me as I prepare to go and while I am there. Some specifics for prayer are:

1. That I would be able to earn the rest of the money I need (about $3,000)
2. That I would stay healthy during my time serving there.
3. That adjustments to the culture/language would go smoothly.

I hope the New Year finds you all well. Thank you for your prayers!

Blessings in Christ,

Kate