Tuesday, November 26, 2013

The Joys of Packing it In

We are entering our last days in Bots.  It is time to start packing to see if we can haul all this stuff back to the good ole USA.  There is a certain joy for me in wrapping up one phase and anticipating another.  For some reason, "closing out things" gives a satisfaction unparalleled.

Here are some of the things we are doing to "pack it in":
  • Shutting down all utilities- no more queues for us!
  • Eating up all our food- makes for some unusual meals.
  • Packing our bags and trying to bring home all these gifts.
  • Doing a lot of things, "for the last time."
  • Spending all money that won't work in USA.
  • Anticipating arriving back home in USA.
  • Trying to recall how to drive on the right side of the road.
  • Giving away lots of clothes, plants, dishes, odds and ends.



One thing we have learned in our time here, is that WE ARE NOT AT HOME.  Not just  not at home in Africa, but not at home anywhere in this world.


14 For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.  Heb 13:14
11-12 Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life among the natives so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives.  I Ptr 2:11-12.

2 comments:

  1. Hey Short timers. One week and you'll be back. We are excited for you as you close out this time and come back to Ala. time. :-)) Hopefully a bunch of us can get together sometime and hear some more of the Fun and Exciting details of your Bot. Life. God Bless you two. In His Grace,
    Jimmy

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  2. Thx brother, wrapping things up as fast as possible. See you soon. Blessings,

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