going to need some time

After thirty hours of traveling, i am back within access of communications. Settled in at a riverside cafe, i sat down to write about the past week and realized that i am going to need some time to make my photos and stories into a coherent account. The time we spent in a restricted region to the north of here was remarkable in so many ways- and after literally only a few hours of sleep in the past couple days i don't think i am prepared to do them justice. Knowing that i have seen what very few people in the world see firsthand is a little overwhelming... seeing all that needs to be set right in that place is a little overwhelming...yet i don't feel awfully overwhelmed. The One who sent me also carries me. But i do think i am going to need some time to be able to communicate the experience effectively.

Thank you for your prayers throughout this past week- your support has been more valuable than you can understand. Together we have made in impact for the Kingdom- proclaiming the truth and glory of the Worthy One to the ends of the earth, in places where "men suppress the truth of God in unrighteousness" (Romans 1). But He will not suffer them to obscure His glory forever- no border will finally restrain His purposes.

Because of the communication censorship in the country where i am currently, blogs cannot be accessed. My sister has been making these posts for me from content which i email to her- thank you so much, Marcie. I don't want to swamp her with posts since she is a busy mother of two, so I plan to wait and post more about this past week myself when i am back in the States next week. So thank you, readers, for your patience. In the meantime, i will likely have her post once or twice again as i close my time here in the coming few days.

There will be pictures and stories- much more sharing...but i am going to need some time.