This past week I moved into Pastor John's house with him and his family and it is slightly different than my previous living situation. For the past month I have been renting a small one room apartment but now I live with Pastor John, his wife Esther, their 4 children (Caleb age 4, Cephus age 3, Karissa age 2 and Chloe age 6 weeks), John's cousin Julius (I work with him a lot), 4 teenage boys that attend our school and 4 other younger boys. Also, another American has arrived and is staying here. One of the boy's mothers has been here for the past 2 days and the visitors from the US are still here. So I went to living by myself to having 19 roommates in a few short hours. Not the typical living situation but it is very cool to see how this family operates. Everybody helps out, nobody complains and they seem to truly enjoy each other. I have no doubt that if 4 more people showed up they would make room. Then they would proceed to feed them and love them well.
I share this because in June I got a small glimpse of this and it really affected me. I think this is such a clear depiction of the gospel being lived out. What a beautiful picture, that anybody and everybody is welcome?!
There is something else that is pretty amazing about this place. When I got up at 7:15 am today, one of the older boys was wiping down the floor in the kitchen, another boy was ironing and soon after a few of the younger boys were sweeping the lawn (TIA - This is Africa). The attitude towards service is unlike anything I have ever seen. They truly serve and love so well. I pray I adopt this attitude towards service.
Amazing people you are surrounded with Cara! It just confirms more and more of what we've been talking about for almost the last year....the kind of community you were searching for here in the US and what you're heart was seeking to find. Joy fills my heart to know that you've found it, that God has led you into his arms. Fulfilling the desires of your heart and bringing you an incredible joy and peace! I absolutely love it. Each post is confirmation that God answers prayer. I LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteSo question...why the move? I'd love to know more about it. I'd also love to hear more about your day to day responsibilities...and LOVE that the well is already put in! It's amazing! :) That happened SO fast! I love it!
I also LOVE YOU Twinner!!!
Happy Thanksgiving from the United States!!!
K
It's funny to see someone else using your phrase: "I LOVE IT". Are they paying you out or do they say this a lot as well? :)
ReplyDeleteI love it that you love everything. So positive!!