With our first leg of the journey to Africa behind us (a whopping 45 minutes from Charlotte to ATL), our Sole Hope team has successfully rid themselves of the pre-journey jitters. We are ready to serve! But a very long flight still stands between us and our final destination. The longest I have ever been on a plane is just short of 5 hours (The Left Coast).... And our leg to Johannesburg is well over 3 times that. I have warned my teammates that there may be some strange behaviors that I hope can be overlooked... Things like pacing, push-ups, sit-ups and even a light jog in the isles as I work to overcome the anxiety of being confined for longer than 3 hours... I can deal with it. I just want to get there safely and do the work we have been called to do. Amen.
After reading several of Kunda's letters, I realized that, although we are truly going to Africa on a "mission", it is the fact that we are actually traveling 8000 miles to serve our "neighbors" that have the widows who await our arrival overjoyed with gratitude. So many have asked me... "why are you going to Africa". It's simply this... If I (we) don't, then who will?
We look forward to sharing our trip with all of you. Please pray us through this mission, and know that you are loved.
In great anticipation,
Patrick
Our Mission is to offer HOPE for widows, orphans and others in impoverished and forgotten communities around the world through the trade of shoemaking.
Praying for you all! Love you!
ReplyDeletePraying for you daily brother! It sounds like you're going to get in a little CrossFit action on the flight over :0)
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