Rwanda Journal

I've been thinking it over and I've come to the conclusion that I'm going to start posting bits and pieces of my journal.
Why?
One: it helps me to remember a wonderful time in my life where I was out of my element and experiencing growth in my faith.
Two: it's good to relive these moments and appreciate them for more than just an excursion to a foreign country.
Three: I'm hoping that other's get a glimpse at the things I saw and get excited about God and His kingdom (a bit of a standard answer but definitely applicable)
Four: it makes me laugh.


8-10-05 (first half of the day)

....Lunch involved a mad dash to obtain the misc. that had been left for last minute or was previously forgotten. I found my last lunch meal at my favorite near work Thai spot Lemon Grass. I sat down w/ John Piper in hand and proceeded to appear as an intellectual. I enjoy acting though I thirst for genuine interaction with my environment.
As I sat there savoring pad thai medium w/chicken, I overheard a conversation between a man from India and an ill-informed American. The Indian proceeded to inform the American about how great it was in India. he had a motorcycle, a car, and two servants. I in my pompous Christian state detested everything emanating from their mouths. And then I remembered that I'm no different. I share in this sin nature and even find myself happy when I'm in it sometimes. It is not absolute fulfillment though. I've been longing for something more for a long time..to be in the walk and to live like I'm in the walk. I wonder often if I'm there.