Camp Hope

Camp was AMAZING! By choice I didnt have my own team of kids, but instead I mainly worked in the kitchen as well as being a nurse. It was a long trip up there but we were so warmly welcomed. There is something magical about Musonda Falls... its hard to describe. We were so blessed by the people there everyday. 200 orphaned children got the chance to sleep warmly, eat well, and best of all, hear the gospel. We had a total of 115 children come to Christ over the week. PRAISE GOD! 3 little children stuck out the most for me. They are not orphans, but hung around me at camp since there mom was helping cook for the children. One of the best moments was went a 2 month old little girl was fussy because she was tired and hungry, fell asleep in my arms feeling warmed and loved. Its moments like those where you thank God for what He has done for us. Another great moment for me happened when I was being nurse. There was a little girl, Cecilia, crying because of an upset stomach probably caused by worms. I gave her some meds for her stomach and she fell asleep in my arms. As I held her I looked outside and I watched 200+ children and 40+ missionaries singing their lungs out in praises to God. I broke down in tears while I held her and watched so many people giving God the glory for what He has done for us.

I came to know a lot of the missionaries really well too. It was great seeing so many nations and churches come together for the sake of the orphan. We had people from Canada, the USA, Puerto Rico, Nigeria, and of course Zambia. It was awesome. Bob and Mary were able to provide solar lighting to the church where we worshipped every night. I dont think I have danced or sang that much in a long time. It was so great. I had a lot of fun.

I have been back from camp for about a week. All the teams and interns have headed home except for Jessica from Medicine Hat who leaves tomorrow and Kimmer who will be here until October. I will miss them all very very much. I went to Livingstone with my parents and Kimmer for 2 mights and tomorrow we are heading to the eastern province with Bob and Mary. It should be fun!

Being here has been a reassurance that this is really my home. I feel at home here more than I ever do back in Vancouver. Sure, I love Canada and all that comes with it especially my friends and family, but I have friends and family here too. I still struggle with a lot of things going on here and what Gods will is for my life. The hardest thing for me is knowing that the earliest I will ever be back here is in January of 2008. Its been tempting to stay here until October with Kimmer and witness Orphan Sunday. What am I to do? Please pray for me, thats all that I ask.