Our first "adventure" from the airport came in an envelope with directions and $37. We had to figure out a route to our destination in Atlanta (Safehouse), buy marta tickets, and walk with our luggage. It did not take me long to wish I had not packed so much.
That night we were introduced to AIM staff and the five other Real Life teams. We split into groups of 6 and were given a map and 3-4 hours to minister to people on the streets. We were lucky enough to have the entertainment of "Dragacon" participants. We talked to a handful of people and a nineteen year old boy was the one that hit my heart the hardest. He stopped us from walking into the "ghetto" because a group of white females with only one male would get demolished if we walked further. He and his mom lived on the streets — he had not seen her for twelve days. His hands were peeling because of the humidity. This broke my heart. What broke it even more though were the looks of disgust bystanders gave the homeless. Who are they to judge? Who are we to judge? I view looking down on them as almost a slap in the face to God. God created them. He made them unique. God loves them and wants them so badly. They are God's children, as are we.
We made our way to AIM camp the next day. My absolute favorite thing is the worship. There is not a person in the room that is not moved by the band. Through the music and speakers I have opened myself up to the lord in a new way. I let go of a lot of things and gave it to the Lord these past few days. I refuse to compare myself in any way to others for it leads to criticism. I have fully accepted me, my family, financial standing, all of it. I have no bitterness, only forgiveness.
God has moved me so much in these past four days. I feel like I have been here weeks. I have never been in such a loving, open place with the Holy Spirit pouring and overflowing so many hearts. Training camp wasn't at all as I expected. What are expectations? I erased all of my previous expectations I had for Kenya and am fully ready to be completely used by the Lord.
He truly is a Good Good Father, With a Good Good Heart.
