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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
A few of my fav's from London and Vic Falls...
Sunset river cruise.
Miz Ellie!!!
At Victoria Falls. So pretty!
Are you kidding!? A zebra roaming on my hotel property.
HELLO!
With Shelley and Sabrina in front of the London Eye.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
A bit closer to some closure...
I received my book in the mail about 2 weeks ago from Shelley!! It is the most perfect thing I can imagine. Im going to do a very quick (much needed) plug here. If you want to turn ANY of your pics into a great/high quality book you can easily do so at http://www.blurb.com/
They are an amazing way to really capture your memories. My lil sis is going to take her wedding and honeymoon pics and turn them into books. :)
Ok...getting back to my story.... As I said before...my camera broke 1 week into the trip and I really just relyed on Sab, Shelley and ALlison taking pics for me. Well, needless to say when all my buds were developing pics and sharing them with family and friends....I wasn't. I can't tell you how hard this was for me. NOt that I had to have the pics to remember but b/c of all of the changes that were occuring in my life at the time (move,newjob) I just c0uldn't talk about the trip. It took a great friend to help me realize that I just needed to turn to God to just break my heart all over for my girls in Zambia. Ya know...it's simply amazing how quick God is to hear our cries. Cause break my heart, He did! The one thing I was so scared for was going back to "business as usual" when I returned home. I have relized however that this is inevitable. It's ok. Im not supposed to quit working, caring for family and friends, etc. HOWEVER...what I am called to do is share my story, strive to show mercy and grace towards others, and most importantly continue to pray for each and every one of my girls I ministered to while in Africa.
So, if you have seen me and I have NOT showed you my Africa book...ask me too!! I love this book and it is a wonderful tool to help me share my story. If you are a friend in Dallas...have no fear...I will be there the weekend of Sept. 26-28th. I want to see you and I can't wait to share!!
I love you and appreciate your patience while Ive been getting adjusted to life here in WM and more than anything I appreciate your support. Those words/prayers spoken aloud or in silent.
Love Kelli!!!
They are an amazing way to really capture your memories. My lil sis is going to take her wedding and honeymoon pics and turn them into books. :)
Ok...getting back to my story.... As I said before...my camera broke 1 week into the trip and I really just relyed on Sab, Shelley and ALlison taking pics for me. Well, needless to say when all my buds were developing pics and sharing them with family and friends....I wasn't. I can't tell you how hard this was for me. NOt that I had to have the pics to remember but b/c of all of the changes that were occuring in my life at the time (move,newjob) I just c0uldn't talk about the trip. It took a great friend to help me realize that I just needed to turn to God to just break my heart all over for my girls in Zambia. Ya know...it's simply amazing how quick God is to hear our cries. Cause break my heart, He did! The one thing I was so scared for was going back to "business as usual" when I returned home. I have relized however that this is inevitable. It's ok. Im not supposed to quit working, caring for family and friends, etc. HOWEVER...what I am called to do is share my story, strive to show mercy and grace towards others, and most importantly continue to pray for each and every one of my girls I ministered to while in Africa.
So, if you have seen me and I have NOT showed you my Africa book...ask me too!! I love this book and it is a wonderful tool to help me share my story. If you are a friend in Dallas...have no fear...I will be there the weekend of Sept. 26-28th. I want to see you and I can't wait to share!!
I love you and appreciate your patience while Ive been getting adjusted to life here in WM and more than anything I appreciate your support. Those words/prayers spoken aloud or in silent.
Love Kelli!!!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Oh my...
Im still waiting on pictures to get here!!! Again, my camera broke the first week in Vic Falls and I am now relying on my buds Sab, Shelley and Allison to get theres to me. BUT as soon as I have them, I plan to blog, blog, blog away........
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Coming home...
I am home!! Yay for no misplaced luggage!!
Whew...what a whirlwind it has been. When I got to DFW on Sunday it literally felt like I had been gone a year. It does feel so good to be home (especially with hot showers)....but I must admit there is a big piece of my heart that is in Zambia.
I have so much blogging to catch up on and I PROMISE I will...but I am just trying to wrap my head around the whole experience and also say goodbye to 3 years in Dallas. Lots of emotions for sure.
I officially will be back in WEst monroe on Saturday. It's very exciting and yet kinda scary to go back home.
I will be posting pics on here soon. (My camera broke the first week. So, I am relying on friends' pics of me and my kiddos).
Love you guys and can't wait to share EVERYTHING that happened in Zambia. God is so big and He just amazed me with His love.
kell
Whew...what a whirlwind it has been. When I got to DFW on Sunday it literally felt like I had been gone a year. It does feel so good to be home (especially with hot showers)....but I must admit there is a big piece of my heart that is in Zambia.
I have so much blogging to catch up on and I PROMISE I will...but I am just trying to wrap my head around the whole experience and also say goodbye to 3 years in Dallas. Lots of emotions for sure.
I officially will be back in WEst monroe on Saturday. It's very exciting and yet kinda scary to go back home.
I will be posting pics on here soon. (My camera broke the first week. So, I am relying on friends' pics of me and my kiddos).
Love you guys and can't wait to share EVERYTHING that happened in Zambia. God is so big and He just amazed me with His love.
kell
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Week 1 Recap - This isn't VBS!!
Hi friends and family -
First off, I want to say "thanks mama" for typing my blog below. Yes, it was a wonderful surprise to talk to you! I really did want all you guys to be updated as it had almost been a week since I'd written.
Im here in Lusaka at an internet cafe trying to somehow put into words all that I've experienced this week. Im officially paying 200 kwacha per minute. (dont worry- that's like 7 cents) :) But I am going to try my best to walk you through a quick recap of last week. *I CANNOT wait to personally tell you stories of God's redemption from this week!!!*
The week started on Saturday night at the Mulungushi Village were we Americans went through orientation with Greer (head of Family Legacy). We were prepped on all that we would see and experience this week. He spoke about spiritual warfare and how we were truly going to be challenged as never before. Africa is covered so much in darkness. Satanism and demonic oppression and possesion are everywhere. Basically, Greer said..."Guys, this isn't VBS!!" Wow, I had no clue how right he truly was....
This past week I had the priveledge of knowing 16 of the most beautiful girls I have ever met. And Im not talking about beauty on the outside. Each girl has a story that has truly inspired me and challenged my faith beyond words.
**Tomaida lost her father to AIDS and now that her mother has remarried and wants nothing to do with her. I cannot tell you the tears I cried as this 12 yr. old cried and cried because her mother tells her she is worthless and should "go be with her father." She is beaten daily and yet still she can truly proclaim, "The Lord is my Shepard."
**Ruth is a double orphan who lives with her auntie. About 2 years ago her grandmother initiated her into Satanism and Ruth chose to sacrifice her mother (who was preg. at the time) in order to be inducted. She now wears scares on her chest and hands marking Satans hold on her life. BUT (and man do I love this part) the Lord chose to use me to tell her all about His sweet redeeming love for this little one. She cried as I shared the Good News and on Wednesday she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior!! You can only imagine how excited I was to experience this sweet time. But on Thursday my heart sank when she didnt show up and I found out her auntie beat her and told her to never return to Camp Life. I don't think Ive ever prayed so hard that night. But the Lord is faithful and on Friday morning she returned to Camp with tears in her eyes and a smile. She had snuck out of her house just to go to Camp. I don't know what she faced when she returned home on Friday afternoon...BUT I know that the Lord does walk before her and WILL protect this little one.
There are literally countless other stories that I could share. I just don't have the time. But God, who is faithful, has and will receive all the glory! I have been stretched from this experience sooooo much. Im learning from my fellow Zambian brothers and sisters. Their faith is incredible. They are soooo strong and speak with conviction and without fear. I know that God has me here for many reasons. But one being that he is revealing the fear that I so struggle with in my life. It's not comfortable and honestly havent slept alot but it's totally worth it.
SO, if you could...continue to pray. Pray for Greer and all of the staff. Pray for the Zambian disciples. Pray for me that God will renew my strength this weekend with rest. and most importantly...pray for these precious children.
I love you all and appreciate your prayers more than you know!!
Love-
Kelli
First off, I want to say "thanks mama" for typing my blog below. Yes, it was a wonderful surprise to talk to you! I really did want all you guys to be updated as it had almost been a week since I'd written.
Im here in Lusaka at an internet cafe trying to somehow put into words all that I've experienced this week. Im officially paying 200 kwacha per minute. (dont worry- that's like 7 cents) :) But I am going to try my best to walk you through a quick recap of last week. *I CANNOT wait to personally tell you stories of God's redemption from this week!!!*
The week started on Saturday night at the Mulungushi Village were we Americans went through orientation with Greer (head of Family Legacy). We were prepped on all that we would see and experience this week. He spoke about spiritual warfare and how we were truly going to be challenged as never before. Africa is covered so much in darkness. Satanism and demonic oppression and possesion are everywhere. Basically, Greer said..."Guys, this isn't VBS!!" Wow, I had no clue how right he truly was....
This past week I had the priveledge of knowing 16 of the most beautiful girls I have ever met. And Im not talking about beauty on the outside. Each girl has a story that has truly inspired me and challenged my faith beyond words.
**Tomaida lost her father to AIDS and now that her mother has remarried and wants nothing to do with her. I cannot tell you the tears I cried as this 12 yr. old cried and cried because her mother tells her she is worthless and should "go be with her father." She is beaten daily and yet still she can truly proclaim, "The Lord is my Shepard."
**Ruth is a double orphan who lives with her auntie. About 2 years ago her grandmother initiated her into Satanism and Ruth chose to sacrifice her mother (who was preg. at the time) in order to be inducted. She now wears scares on her chest and hands marking Satans hold on her life. BUT (and man do I love this part) the Lord chose to use me to tell her all about His sweet redeeming love for this little one. She cried as I shared the Good News and on Wednesday she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior!! You can only imagine how excited I was to experience this sweet time. But on Thursday my heart sank when she didnt show up and I found out her auntie beat her and told her to never return to Camp Life. I don't think Ive ever prayed so hard that night. But the Lord is faithful and on Friday morning she returned to Camp with tears in her eyes and a smile. She had snuck out of her house just to go to Camp. I don't know what she faced when she returned home on Friday afternoon...BUT I know that the Lord does walk before her and WILL protect this little one.
There are literally countless other stories that I could share. I just don't have the time. But God, who is faithful, has and will receive all the glory! I have been stretched from this experience sooooo much. Im learning from my fellow Zambian brothers and sisters. Their faith is incredible. They are soooo strong and speak with conviction and without fear. I know that God has me here for many reasons. But one being that he is revealing the fear that I so struggle with in my life. It's not comfortable and honestly havent slept alot but it's totally worth it.
SO, if you could...continue to pray. Pray for Greer and all of the staff. Pray for the Zambian disciples. Pray for me that God will renew my strength this weekend with rest. and most importantly...pray for these precious children.
I love you all and appreciate your prayers more than you know!!
Love-
Kelli
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Greetings From Camp !
Hello everyone ! This is Kelli's mom. I got a surprise phone call this afternoon from Sabrina, one of Kelli's fellow counselors. She put Kelli on the phone as a surprise ! Needless to say, I was thrilled and so was she. Kelli asked me to update her blog just to let everyone know how her week has progressed. First, she said it has been an incredible week ! We did not get to talk very long, but she did tell me how God's mighty and AWESOME power has been at work. They finish with their first group of kids tomorrow and will start a new camp next week.
Without going into alot of detail, I will tell you they have requested prayer for these children because of the spiritual warfare going on in this part of the world. However, as we all know, when God's hand is in it there will be victories and there have been !
Thanks for allowing me to update and ask for prayer for my child, the other counselors and these precious children they are trying to reach. Kelli will hopefully be updating this weekend when they get to go into town to an internet cafe.
Have a blessed weekend,
Rissa (Kelli's mom)
Without going into alot of detail, I will tell you they have requested prayer for these children because of the spiritual warfare going on in this part of the world. However, as we all know, when God's hand is in it there will be victories and there have been !
Thanks for allowing me to update and ask for prayer for my child, the other counselors and these precious children they are trying to reach. Kelli will hopefully be updating this weekend when they get to go into town to an internet cafe.
Have a blessed weekend,
Rissa (Kelli's mom)
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