Cold Showers and Chockits

So - I love that in Zambia I can eat a diet consisting of Carbs and lose weight ;) Seriously, they have the best cookies in the world here. Chockits. Aww - they are worth the 20 hr. plane ride. I had forgotten how good they were. I also forgot about the cold showers at the lovely Mulungushi. Yesterday, we worked all day and then went to the land that night to see the other house being built. The houses look amazing. We went up to the hilltop and Raphael and I had a great conversation. I know that man is anointed. (He is our Father's Heart Coordinator/Director Zambia side.) I promise when he speaks it is almost as if God himself is talking to you. He talked about my calling of loving and showing children mercy and grace. I enjoyed spending the day with him, Dalitso, and Teddy. They are such wise and Jesus loving men. Last night, after our meeting I went running around Mulungushi. When I got back I knew that a refreshing cold shower awaited to me. Well, much to my surprise - the water in our villa was out. TIA! Stephanie washed my hair with water bottles and I took a stand up bath with water bottles as well. Definitely goes down in my books as one of the funniest moments in Africa. I get to see some of the children today. I am at the office again, and will leave in a bit. Thank you again for your prayers. Please continue praying for the children of Zambia that they would know the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray for my protection. Nikukonda! Rae-Rae

We're Here!

Well, we arrived safely, and have been in Zambia for a few hours. It honestly feels as if I have never left. I forgot how much I love this place. The Lord reminded me of that as soon as I stepped off the plane and smelled the wonderful smell of burning trash. We were greeted by some of the heads of our staff here - Raphael, Teddy, Innocent, and Paul. Teddy was soon catching me up on more Nyanja to learn. We talked about Destiny School and how I was ready to go see my boys, and he just looked at me and smiled and said - your boy Wisdom, He is ready to see you. Teddy started laughing and I almost started crying because I just couldn't believe I was here. I still can't. I am so excited and ready to serve the Lord here this summer. I am so ready to see my boys and so blessed to serve with the amazing Zambians. We came into town to eat so, I wanted to post to say we are all safe. Yes and all 3 huge pieces of luggage got here. ;) I'm just ready to get to work. It is amazing how God brings such clarity while being here. It is like being home. Thank you for your prayers. Keep praying!

I leave on Thursday, May 22. I will be in Zambia for 3 months.

This last year has flown by, and I can not believe the time has come for me to head back to Zambia once again. I am so ready to see all 29 of my precious boys who touched my life last summer in 2007. Since, I am on staff with Family Legacy Missions, I will be going over a week before Camp LIFE 2008, and staying a week and a half later. I will be working on the Father's Heart program there. This year's theme for Camp LIFE is PEACE. We will be studying Psalm 23. Please make this psalm your prayer for myself, the entire staff, the Zambians, the Zambian children, and all of the American that will be going this summer. (All 561 of them!) I will try to update you as much as I can by blogging while we are there. Please go to www.legacymissions.org for more information on Family Legacy. As I prepare to leave, here are a few prayer requests that I have for myself:

Pray for energy to complete the tasks that God has set before me.

Pray for rest!!! (Pray also for sound sleep - this has been a problem lately.)

Pray for direction and clear guidance from the Lord in regards to my future.

Pray for protection. Both spiritually and physically. (I really do not want to get sick this summer. I am not a good "sick person". )

Pray for wisdom and discernment. Pray also for courage and boldness!! Please also pray for many opportunities to minister and counsel others. (I really enjoy this!!!)

Pray that I would love Jesus more and more every day, and that others would see HIS love radiating through me.

Pray that I would love the children of Zambia with my whole heart, and be able to minister to them well.

Pray that I would love others well and encourage them.

Pray for peace.


Please continue to pray for the children. Pray that they would know the love of Jesus Christ. Pray that they would trust HIM. Well, that is all for now. I can't believe that the time is here. I get to see Wisdom in a few days!!!!!!! I love you all! Thank you for your prayers and encouragement.

Rachael