On Thursday we took a quick day trip after work to the equator which is about 2 hours away for a quick snapshot. We noticed a school while we were wandering around so we asked our driver if he would talk to the teachers about possibly letting us come and see the kids at the school. The kids loved that we were there and they showed us all around their school. Most of them were not wearing shoes and had a few miles to walk home around 6 when they got done with school and when it was dark out. It was heartbreaking to see but the kids loved us being there and were thrilled when we started taking pictures of them.
After work on Friday we found ourselves at the market where you can get anything and everything homemade. Everything was beautiful and was super cheap.
Saturday was my day off so some of the girls and I decided to go white water rafting down the Nile River. We did not know what we were getting ourselves into. A boat full of girls and grade 5 rapids don't go well together. I can easily say that when our boat flipped and I was underwater for a 120 meter grade 5 rapid, I thought my life was over. Luckily the boat ended up on top of me and I found an air pocket underneath it. Despite our near death experience....IT WAS AMAZING and I highly recommend it. This is definitely not the kind of stuff just anyone would be allowed to do in the states. Talk about liability.
This Sunday we went to church and I don't know what it is about that place but I can't go in without goosebumps and I can't make it through the first song without crying.
In other news, things are going great! I have taken over 600 photos so check out my facebook if you want a little preview. Harrison is still my number one man. I have started preparing for my safari adventure. We are moving so Johnny will no longer be our house chicken. GOD IS GOOD.
LOVE YOU GUYS!



Dear Ali,
ReplyDeleteI missed seeing you while we visited TX for Buddy and Jill's wedding. But, you are clearly where God wants you to be and receiving his blessings and blessing others. How good of God to bring these challenging and beautiful experiences into your life and into your heart.
He is at work for your joy and His great glory.
Love, Aunt Carol
Hey, Ali. I'm sure your parents are resting MUCH easier after hearing of your "near death experience!!!" You are something else. Seriously....so glad you are OK. Your pictures are all wonderful. Can't wait to see more when you get back home. You truly are having an experience of a lifetime AND are affecting the lifetime of others. Love you,
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