First full day in Africa

So today was our first full day here. It seems like we have been here forever because of the long flight. I think the total of flight time in the air ended up being somewhere around 19 hours. So you can imagine the jet lag. But the energy has been great considering the lack of sleep. Everyone has worked together thus far. Some have been before and for some its a new experience. So, its a lot to take in. It's not like America. The streets are dirt, the houses are made of mud, and there is trash everywhere. We really have no idea how blessed we are. I thought that since I had been here before, I knew what to expect. But its like culture shock all over again. It makes me truly appreciate all that I have. And I get angry thinking about how selfish I can be. How spoiled I really am. These people have Jesus. Thats all they have. Its there only dependence. If it doesn't rain, they dont have crops. As I rode in the bus today, we passed through the city. Theres alot of things here that are different from back home. HEre you see goats on the side of the road, dead chickens on top of trucks ready to be delivered, women walking with buckets of water on their heads, people outside washing their dishes by hand, men in the fields trying to find food for their families next meal...Someone is ALWAYS working. No matter where you go, theres always someone WORKING. It makes me stop and think about the things I take for granted. Its to much to take in. I dont have to worry about my next meal, I get to have a clean shower and a bed to sleep in at night, a washer and dryer to clean my clothes, a dishwasher to clean my dishes, and yet I still always seem to want more. Its been even more humbling than the first time and its only the first day. Tomorrow we start the basketball camp. OUr mission is not to try and teach them to be an amazing athlete or tell them how great the game is. This camp is a tool we are using to share the gospel. To spread the good news to these children and tell them about Jesus. That is what its all about. Im excited. Many still have not caught up on sleep and are lacking in energy. Please pray that as we go out tomorrow that we are enthusiastic and work hard to show these kids we care. Thats what matters. That they see our hearts and that they know we care. I want to be intentional. We only have 9 days. We can sleep later. Im ready to go all out and share the gospel. Im ready to be intentional and not accidental. Please continue your prayers. Love and miss you all!