Traveling with Adventures from Mali to Burkina Faso

It all started with a car. We left Bamako in two cars heading for Burkina Faso. We traveled outside of Mana, kept going, passed several villages and kept going. We were several hours from Bamako when our directors car's brakes locked up and he spun around almost 360 degrees. God protected him and us during this situation. Praise Jesus there were no cars, donkey carts, motorcyles or people coming in either direction at the exact moment it happened. Also, the luggage weighed the car down so his car did not flip over. Praise Jesus for keeping us all safe.

He tried to get the car to move onward but was unsuccessful; therefore, he decided to head into town to look for a mechanic leaving Kim and I to stay behind with the car. Kim and I experienced all different types of company during our stay which included a man and a herd of cattle.

After our director returned with the mechanic and they both worked on the car. It was decided that the car needed to go into the shop. So, they drove the car 20 mph to the next town/village to go get looked at in more detail.

After some time, we figured out that a major part near the front axel was broken and we would need a part delivered and replaced to continue on. Our director stayed with the car and Kim and I traveled onward to a friends house 2 hours down the road. I had to leave behind my luggage as well since it wouldn't all fit into one car. We ended up staying at our friends house for a few days. Our director ended up taking a bus and meeting us there after he realized he'd have to leave the car behind to get fixed without him. My luggage was left in the same town as the car. During all of this chaos... we still had peace. I went to the roof of the house and saw a wonderful sunset one night during our stay.

We then were picked up by another couple missionaries and continued our journey towards Burkina Faso. We crossed the border and then stayed at a missionary compound. Our journey crossing the border was quick and we had no problems. I was able to watch a beautiful sunset that night as well.

Check out the key... it almost feels like I went "back in time" when I used this key to get into my room where I stayed for the night.

The next morning, we headed onward to Burkina Faso. We managed to stop and do some sightseeing on the way. We went for a little hike.

I really love the grass out here. It is so pretty and long. It looks really neat when the wind blows against it and there are waves throughout the grass fields.

After 5 days, we finally arrived to Ouaga, Burkina Faso. Praise God!

Thank you to all of my supporters and friends who prayed for me during this journey. Stay tuned for upcoming news as I settle into my new home in Burkina Faso.