Now that I'm home...

It has been too long since I have blogged, who knew my time could be so filled.

Me and the kiddies in London. After our first hot showers in months

In this blog I would like to be able to sum up what has been going on with me since I arrived in the States a little over 2 weeks ago, but to be honest I have no clue where to start. So let me start with the first word that comes to mind.

Blessed.

Yep that one word could definitely sum up these past 2 weeks. I had an amazing time in Anderson just being with my family and friends, and just allowing their amazing spirits to refresh me. Now I am back in Fort Mill, SC with my WOC family and attempting to get back into everyday life.  God has provided and worked out so many things that seemed so impossible.

He provided me with a car and even worked out every little detail down to how to pay for the car insurance. I wake up every morning and take a hot shower and eat. Amazingly I go to church and understand the entire service and I am fed by the message.

With all of that being said I absolutely miss Ghana and I am definitely still adjusting to American living again. I never expected so many emotions or be effected by the changes of being back in America. I miss the children and the friends I made terribly and sometimes daily life here is much harder than I remember, but just as God gave me grace to adjust to the culture there he is also offering me grace here.

I start back to work soon and I am excited and nervous about getting back into a routine of life.

I am requesting prayer that God would provide a home for The Roscoe family and I, because Lord knows we are ready to have a place to call our home again. I would also ask you to pray for us as we continue to adjust physically and emotionally.

I am constantly amazed at the Love the body of Christ has shown me since returning. Thank you all for your continued support and prayers throughout my journey. I am very confident in saying this is only the beginning of what God has planned for my life and I can’t wait to share more with you.

Tearful Goodbyes

The way the run up and hug me every time I enter the room!

This week has been full of tearful goodbyes. I didn’t realize how attached I had become to these amazing babies until I had to let them go.

As I stood in front of my 1^st grade class on Wednesday my chest pounded and tears stung my eyes when I realized it was the last time I would interact with them in the classroom setting. I took in their big brown eyes and smiles so full of joy. I stood there fearful that in the weeks to come I will no longer be able to picture those smiles. Afraid of forgetting the sound of their laughter or the way they run up and hug me while yelling, “Madame Tesia”.

As I say goodbye I am full of fear.

This morning at 7:30 as I sat in the worship service the tears once again began to flow. The joy in their dance and the pureness of their praise broke my heart. 

Madame Doris. Amazing woman I have come to Love.

How did I ever live without the unconditional love these children constantly offer me? How will I ever live without their hugs and kisses again?

I stood up in front of the entire student body and said goodbye, but not without tears and sadness.  I never want to forget these moments I have spent with the most precious people I have ever met.

  I’m only half way through my goodbyes. The hardest one to my precious Ageymang is coming Sunday. I have seen and loved on the kid every day since arriving. I can’t imagine my life without him and I’m not exactly sure how I will tell him goodbye.  

My prayer is that these will not be forever goodbyes.

I have to say I regret the days that I missed home so much I didn’t get out of bed and spend time with my babies. Those are moments passed, memories I will never get back.

Goodbye French Teacher. I will miss you ;)

These 5 months have been some of the hardest in my life, but following the call has made it so worth. I am convinced when I am back in the US I won’t remember the times I was bored, missed home, or was having a bad day. I will remember the hugs, kisses, movie nights, and love that these amazing people have shown me.

My heart will forever be in Ghana.