Kwa Heri, Tanzania

    These past few months have been such a blessing in my life. I have shared only some of my favorite moments in this blog, but have so many more memories of my time here in Africa. 

Some of my favorite pediatric patients

Irene, one of my favorite kids at Heri Hospital

    Unfortunately, I have some news to share about my student mission year. My friends Becky and Erin only planned on staying for the first semester, and no other student missionaries are signed up to serve in Tanzania next semester. Southern Adventist University Missions Office didn’t feel comfortable with me staying on as the only student missionary at Heri Hospital, so I have been transferred over to Kendu Adventist Hospital in Kenya for the second semester of the year. 

Becky, Erin and I in our traditional dresses

    So, it was on a bitter sweet note that I had to say goodbye to my home at Heri Mission Hospital. It was hard to say farewell, but I am so happy to have made so many meaningful relationships with the people here. I will especially miss the children, who made a huge impact in my life.

Drawings the kids made for me on my last Sabbath

    On the bright side, the missionaries stationed in Kenya asked my parents if they could cover for them for the month of December while they are on leave. It seemed unlikely that they could get vacation and plan a trip so last minute, but God worked it out perfectly and they have joined me for the past few weeks at Kendu Bay. 

So good to be together again!

Getting to hang out with my siblings 

And of course, watching Argentina win the World Cup!

    God has showed me throughout my time as an SM that He is always providing for me, and that He has a plan that I can trust with my whole heart. I pray that I continue to wait on the Lord, so that He can lead me on His best paths throughout the rest of this year as a student missionary. 

The last Sabbath with my family, wearing our matching Nigerian outfits. Miss them already! 🤍

Kwa heri, Tanzania!

And Karibu, Kenya :)

A song that I’ve been listening to recently: 

What I’m Waiting For by DOE 

I’m waiting on a word only You can speak 
I’m waiting on a wind only You can bring 
Sounds like healing, freedom
resting, revelation 
I’m waiting on a word only You can speak 
So come on, word and spirit 
Come on, move the mountain 
Lead us through the desert 
Lead us to the fountain 
Springs of living water, leave me thirsty no more
I know what I’m waiting for