Two big weekend

We have just completed two major experiences in our internship here in Tanzania: Bonding and Safari. Two drastically different experiences that both showed us to much. For me bonding was a time to face my fear, it's something that I've been struggling with a lot this year. It's the silly things that I shouldn't give a second thought to, but for some reason have been freaking me out like snakes and spiders and getting sick. (to name a few). At bonding I couldn't hide or runaway from the little fears or the big ones. There were definitly some freak out moments for me, but God got me through those things and gave me some great experiences to go with it. One of the highlights was making shadow puppets with our flashlights for like all the kids in the village. You never think that something that small will get that kind of response. It was also a time where I was shown things I hadn't thought about before. There are things that are so small or common place that we don't even think about them, but have huge significance in another culture and I learned that lesson the hard way. I had an ankle bracelet that I've worn for years and never really thought about it, but on bonding my host family noticed it and asked Calvin Groen when he picked us up, what it was because to them it was a protection againist witchcraft. I felt so horrible because it was something I had never even considered. Thankfully Calvin explained it was just for decoration and no one was upset, but needless to say I'm no longer wearing the anklet.
The second major event was Safari to the Serengeti. All I could think as we drove around was "Wow, what an awesome and creative God we serve!" The best part of safari was just being surrounding by the wonder of God's creation.
There is so so so much more to say, but I'm running out of time at the internet cafe so I have to cut it short.I hope all of you are having amazing experiences. You are in our prayers.
-Michelle