Life is a roller coaster

I've finally found time and space to update you all on life events here in Guinea, I will attempt to be more consistent over the next couple of months on blog posts...

The past two weeks have been a complete mix of highs and lows, it's cheesy but in the words of Ronan Keating - "life is a rollercoaster, just gotta ride it."

I was once again knocked down by ship germs being lovingly shared among patients and crew which took it's toll. I received difficult news from home regarding my family, which is always hard to digest but even more so when you're thousands of miles away. I hit my half way mark of service time on the ship (9 weeks) and decided that I was ready to leave. All in all was finding life tough.

I've shared these harder elements of ship life and how it feels being away from "normality" not to gain sympathy but because it's the reality of choosing to follow Jesus where He leads you. He never promised me it would be easy, but what He did promise is that He would never leave me or forsake me. During these past few weeks of difficult times not once have I felt abandoned. God has surrounded me with friends on the ship who want to pray with me, love me and encourage me through this journey. I am so blessed to be here serving the people of Guinea and seeing lives changed but it does come at a cost. I have days of feeling sad, worn out and ready to give up, but trusting in Jesus' higher plans and love for me out weighs any cost.

#blessedwiththebest #teameam #sograteful

I was able to take a week of annual leave for rest and recuperation, during this time Eli came out to visit me on the ship. We had such a blessed time of fun, exploring, fellowship with friends and catching up with each other on the past few months of life.

Two things I have been reminded of this this week I'd like to share and encourage you with as it encouraged me -

1) God's timing is perfect, whether we believe that in the moment of our struggles or not, it really truly is perfect.

2) Saying goodbye is never easy but when you know and love the Lord it's never really goodbye, just see you soon.

Thank you all for your continued love, support and prayers, it is so appreciated.

I'll write again soon! x