Someone last week mentioned to me that one of the things that blows them away is the number of times she meets someone and then in some completely different context they come back into her life years later.
Honestly, I don't think that I am ever very aware of this phenomenon in my life. First of all, my curse in life is to be forgettable. Really. You may or may not agree, but the plain fact is that I am CONSTANTLY reintroducing myself to people that I have met.
Mostly, I find it funny and a good story. But lately, I am wondering if it isn't partly my fault. How available do I make myself? Am I too reserved when first meeting someone? Do I allow my own insecurities keep me from being welcoming? Do I try to connect with people? Am I authentic at first pass?
Those can be pretty tough questions. And ones that for some reason keep coming up for me.
And despite all of that, there are occasions when an old friend suddenly comes back into my life. Amanda and I use to be a part of a prayer group that I miss terribly. For me the group was about the closest I have come to experiencing what authentic Christianity should be like. Now, Amanda is in Kenya serving the poor and sick.
I just found out that she is coming to Kampala! She is going to be volunteering alongside us. Pretty cool, huh? I am so glad that we are crossing paths again and I can't wait to see her.
Please know that I am aware that these posts have been kind of serious. I promise that there will be something funny soon.
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This is the story of what God is doing in my life right now and of how He is leading me to Africa.
1 comment:
Beth! It's great to have your blog. I am going to enjoy experiencing your trip to Africa via your blog and I can already tell that your authenticity will be a blessing.
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