Blessings!

One of my favorite scriptures is Malachi 3:10 which says, "'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the LORD Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.'" As I sat at church on Sunday that is nothing more than some pieces of wood on some tree posts with tarps for a roof overlooking a stunning view of a beautiful hillside, I realized all that God had done for me this past week and felt overwhelmed. He is always looking out for me. He is always caring for me and working on my behalf. I can trust Him.

While admiring God's beautiful creation, I couldn't help but realize all the ways that He has blessed me this week and those are just things that I see and do not include the million things that I did not see. Probably not a suprise to most, but I am a bit of a people person and relationships are of utmost importance to me. Developing relationships takes time especially when you are the new kid on the block. Monday was when I felt like my world was crashing down on me. Tuesday night, a friend that has been hear for several years came by for dinner. We have tried for several months but our traveling schedules never matched. What a blessing to hear from someone that I am normal and this is part of the process. Wednesday night, Julia, my lovely roommate and I went out with a friend from work for dinner and a movie on the lawn. It was fun to do something social. Thursday night, we went to the home of one of the project managers and visited with him and his family. Saturday night, a good friend came over. She is returning back to the UK soon and it was sooooo good to have quality time with her. Finally, Sunday, what a blessing to worship with Tanzanians and to see so many of the people that I work with in a social setting.

Throughout this past week, there have been uncountable ways that God has shown me that He will not leave me or abandon me. He loves me and will always be there. I cannot tell you how much the prayers and words of encouragement have meant to me at a time when I did not think that I would make it another day. I am so overwhelmed by your love and support. Ninakushukuru sana!