God is at work in West Africa!

Living in West Africa and working hand in hand with the missionaries in Burkina Faso and Mali, I get to see first hand how God is working here. He is doing amazing things! Recently, I had a friend share this link which shows Burkina Faso AND Mali in the Top 20 list!

Check it out at:

http://discipleallnations.wordpress.com/2013/08/25/the-top-20-countries-where-christianity-is-growing-the-fastest/



Thank you to all of my dearest friends who have partnered with me as I serve in West Africa. It is amazing to see God's work being done and more people knowing Jesus. Praise God!

A Little Poetry from Life in Africa

Lizards in my sink, Lizards in my sink
roaches and ants run by me as I blink
I sit and think as there are Lizards in my sink
Snails crawling on the ground, Snails crawling on the ground,
Flies and mosquitoes buzz by me and all around
I listen to the sound as there are Snails crawling on the ground
Roosters crowing in the street, Roosters crowing in the street,
Donkeys and chickens run through the roads by my feet
I sit in the heat as there are Roosters crowing in the street
Chicken feet in my soup, chicken feet in my soup
Nails attached, toes and legs with all other goup 
Keeping you in the loop, there is chicken feet in my soup!!!

Great News Following up From Prayer Request From Last Year

I have great news!!! Many of you saw this video from the end of last year when I visited the sick children. Many of you joined me in prayer for them. Well, I have great news to share!! The children who had a skin disease all over their bodies have been completely healed! Praise God! Thank you for your prayers! God is so awesome! If you didn't see the video from last year...here it is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU1yp_4dyqc

Getting Settled into the New School Year

It is hard to think I have been teaching for three weeks already. The time has flown by. I know I usually flood my newsletters, blog and facebook with zillions of pictures and yet, I have barely had time to take and post any pictures at all so far. But, trust me, the pictures are coming!!! It may take a little while but I will eventually post some pictures.

My students are wonderful and I have been enjoying every minute with them. I've been busy with all of the beginning of the school year work, but it is good. I know I am exactly where God wants me to be. There is no doubt about that!

I've met a few other teachers and went to a Kickboxing class with them the other day! I had a blast punching and kicking my stress away! It felt good to exercise again. It feels like my teaching work has swept away my time lately to the point that I don't have much time for anything else....but I am starting to realize I need to exercise in order to keep my sanity.

I have been going through all different emotions since I landed back on West African soil. I think it was tough this time around because I didn't have much time to process the cultural shift. I had no choice but to hit the ground running. I often find myself thinking about "home" in Colorado...I am not sure what that means but it is how I have been feeling. Perhaps it is because I know I have to move again soon and I don't feel quite settled back in Ouaga yet.

Well, I have housing only until the end of October here in Ouaga and then I have to move. I have been looking but haven't found a house to move into yet. Please keep me in your prayers and pray that I would find a house to live in that is close to the school I teach at. I am starting up dance classes for the missionary kids in October too and it would be great if I could find a house with a big porch or some area that I can teach dance classes in. It looks like I am going to have MANY more Missionary kids in my dance classes this year than last year so I am hoping I can find a house with a good location and a big enough space to teach dance. That would be the most ideal situation.

I want to thank everyone for your prayers and support. I am truly thankful for everyone who is standing by my side as I serve in West Africa. I am humbled to see the partnerships, friendships and people God has brought in my life the past two years, so we can fulfill His plan in West Africa.