January 9, 2010 Morning

My first morning in Uganda. I slept so good! I was so tired I could have probably slept on a bed of needles! lol I haven't seen much considering I just woke up but I did peak outside my room (hut) and it was gorgeous here at Banana Village! It sounds like I am at the Zoo right now. So many new noises that are only heard at the Zoo in the U.S. Today we are relaxing and getting together as a full team for the first time to pray and discuss the plans for the week. I am so very excited to see what God has in store for all of us this week. When we arrived last night we were met by a whole entourage of eager  young men that were excited to see all of us and insisted on carrying ALL of our bags for us. That was very humbling for me. I have never met any of these people but I already feel so loved! The fact that they know nothing of me and are so willing to help out and go out of their way to help is amazing. In the states we are such a fast paced, selfish society that we don't have the time or take the time to do the small things or help others out. We let so many opportunities go by us to share Jesus or make a difference in someones life because we are to focused on US instead of being focused on JESUS and what He has for us! I just pray that God will help me to slow down this week and weeks and months and years after to not let those opportunities go flying by. I challenge who ever is reading this to slow down and sit for 5 minutes and ask God to show you what you could be missing out on (friendships, spreading the word, etc.) Examine your own life and see what God has in store for you cuz I can promise you it will be infinately better than what our fast paced society brings  us.