I have had some exciting adventures! I figured since I've been working hard lately (cough cough, not really...) it's about time to travel around. I had a friend visit from Atlanta, and took advantage of having her to relax and have some fun together :)
So off we went to Alexandria:
Beautiful Mediterranean Sea!
We went sand boarding:
Yes, I fell and hurt my knee pretty badly, but thankfully the MRI scan shows normal results!
Then we went to LEBANON with another friend:
Lebanon stole my heart....
Then after my friend went back to the States and we returned to Egypt, I went to Jordan to visit another friend there :)
So yes, it has been busy! But in the midst of it all, I am SO grateful.
Orphanage:
After conducing emotional evaluations on the children and meeting with them individually to follow up and see who needs more professional type counseling, I began to feel a sense of rush and urgency to get them proper help. I was having a meeting on a Sunday at 3 pm with one of the staff workers at the orphanage and I was emphasizing the need to rush and get a counselor. She was telling me that some times things take time, but impatient Lydia was not interested in hearing these words. "But the children NEED help, and we can't sit silently and watch!."
The next day, a lady called me. This lady was the one that tried to help me find housing four months ago, but unfortunately it was too expensive for me. I have met her once, and talked with her a week after to tell her I'm not interested. She is not my friend on Facebook and knows very little about me. "Hello?"
"Lydia, it's been a while!"
Yes it has, so why are you calling me....? (I thought).
"I am not sure if this is applicable or not, but yesterday around 3 (same time as the meeting), I had a feeling God wanted to tell you something. He says don't rush, it's ok to wait. He will do everything you want to accomplish in Egypt before it's time to return."
I seriously had no words to say back. It is exactly what I had needed to hear! I was feeling the sense of urgency, and I thought I was justified in having this feeling because I am trying to do good and I'm trying to help children. But I realized, even when doing good, patience and wisdom are essential.
So since that phone conversation, I have relaxed on the goals I have. Maybe "relaxed" isn't the right word, but I mean that I have had peace and started believing that I can trust things will work out, without me working so hard to make them work, but trusting God's got things covered.
Three weeks later, a counselor I have been trying to reach and had no luck with getting in contact with, called me! She said she's available to have two girls come to her office for treatment. Yes that took a while, but there is something SET. A goal is accomplished! All I had to do was: trust.
In addition, I am fundraising for the children's apartment needs. If you are able to give, please email me. Here's more information on what's needed:
file:///C:/Users/Racquel/Desktop/Egypt%205%20months/Merry%20Christmas.pdf
It was my last day at one of the nonprofits, and they surprised me by bringing me a gift/cake! How sweet!
So off we went to Alexandria:
Beautiful Mediterranean Sea!
We went sand boarding:
Then we went to LEBANON with another friend:
Then after my friend went back to the States and we returned to Egypt, I went to Jordan to visit another friend there :)
So yes, it has been busy! But in the midst of it all, I am SO grateful.
Orphanage:
After conducing emotional evaluations on the children and meeting with them individually to follow up and see who needs more professional type counseling, I began to feel a sense of rush and urgency to get them proper help. I was having a meeting on a Sunday at 3 pm with one of the staff workers at the orphanage and I was emphasizing the need to rush and get a counselor. She was telling me that some times things take time, but impatient Lydia was not interested in hearing these words. "But the children NEED help, and we can't sit silently and watch!."
The next day, a lady called me. This lady was the one that tried to help me find housing four months ago, but unfortunately it was too expensive for me. I have met her once, and talked with her a week after to tell her I'm not interested. She is not my friend on Facebook and knows very little about me. "Hello?"
"Lydia, it's been a while!"
Yes it has, so why are you calling me....? (I thought).
"I am not sure if this is applicable or not, but yesterday around 3 (same time as the meeting), I had a feeling God wanted to tell you something. He says don't rush, it's ok to wait. He will do everything you want to accomplish in Egypt before it's time to return."
I seriously had no words to say back. It is exactly what I had needed to hear! I was feeling the sense of urgency, and I thought I was justified in having this feeling because I am trying to do good and I'm trying to help children. But I realized, even when doing good, patience and wisdom are essential.
So since that phone conversation, I have relaxed on the goals I have. Maybe "relaxed" isn't the right word, but I mean that I have had peace and started believing that I can trust things will work out, without me working so hard to make them work, but trusting God's got things covered.
Three weeks later, a counselor I have been trying to reach and had no luck with getting in contact with, called me! She said she's available to have two girls come to her office for treatment. Yes that took a while, but there is something SET. A goal is accomplished! All I had to do was: trust.
In addition, I am fundraising for the children's apartment needs. If you are able to give, please email me. Here's more information on what's needed:
file:///C:/Users/Racquel/Desktop/Egypt%205%20months/Merry%20Christmas.pdf
It was my last day at one of the nonprofits, and they surprised me by bringing me a gift/cake! How sweet!
So what's next for me? I have absolutely no idea. In a week I'm off to Atlanta. Christmas and reuniting with family and friends will be great. I have no idea though, what's after? I have applied for jobs here and there and am applying for a Masters (but that doesn't start till August). So what's there to do till then? I have to admit, I'm really scared of unbusy lifestyles. I love my life here and how I have managed multiple projects with multiple people. To feel like the door is closing, seems sort of heart wrenching. Not sure if I'm ready to see it all close, but I have a feeling it actually isn't closing.
We shall see. I like adventures.
Thank you all for being alongside me on this journey :)
Blessings!
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