Mad. 2

6-30-10

This morning I awoke to my cell phone ringing. It's not actually my cell phone, it's Stacy's, but she has graciously given it to me for the duration of my stay. It was Marc who was calling me, telling me he had gotten a taxi. The time was 6:40am- a whole hour after I had set my alarm to wake up. So I quickly pulled on some clothes, gathered my belongings, and headed out the door. I felt so bad...

But today was another day of traveling. We took a bus to Fianarantsoa (Fiana for short), which took 9 hours by taxibousse. For most of the ride I enjoyed observing the scenery, people, and buildings we passed. Marc gave me my own little tour of sorts along the way. Apparently there was a flight to this town yesterday that kept getting delayed and he was hoping it'd be delayed until this morning so we could take it and cut down two-thirds of our traveling time. But in all honesty, I'm thankful we took a bus, as it gave me the chance to see a little of the country. Marc said usually it looks a lot greener here in Madagascar, but since it's their winter it is very dry and brown. Despite this, the mountains and other landscape was beautiful. 

Currently I am staying at another missionary family's home. This couple is from South Africa and work with Child Evangelism Fellowship. Dreice, the husband, gave me this advice: "Make sure you [and your fiance] are both called to be missionaries, because if you are not, it'll be complete chaos. But if you are, it's the greatest privilege in the world to be able to serve side-by-side with your life partner." Grandpa Brueckner has given John and I similar advice: "Follow God's will."

Lord, let Your will be done, wherever and whatever that may be.