Safari...
It has been an unrealized dream of ours to go on a safari. We are adventurers by nature and have a great love of the outdoors so you can imagine the appeal of jumping in a dusty SUV to explore unseen territory and animals that most have only seen in a zoo or photograph. This is how we have always envisioned our safari, but God's vision was not the same. Safari is literally translated as "journey" in Swahili. It has nothing to do with animals or rugged vehicles. A journey can be to any number of destinations and for varied extensions of time. It is on such a safari that we now find ourselves. For many months we have been praying about going to Kenya to minister to the people there and have just recently decided to begin preparing for our journey. If this sounds like the ramblings of a couple of crazy people, don't be concerned; You hear correctly and we ARE crazy people. This is a comforting thought, however, since the Bible is full of crazy people who accomplished amazing things for God. This is our goal as well.
To answer the inevitable questions; we don't know when, but we think it will take a year or so to get ready. How? By the grace of God and support of friends and family. Why? Our lives are not our own and God has gifted and prepared us for such a calling. Now that He has called, how could we not answer?
And so we set out on our safari hoping that you will join us in our magnificent adventure!
Howie and Charisse
posted by The Hambleton Family @ 8:30 PM
1 Comments:
Great new blog Charisse. As a tool, this will help get the word out as well as keep everyone informed of your progress as you prepare for this "Safari" of a lifetime. There's no better place to be than spack dab in the middle of God's will and plan. With all my full on prayer and support. PV
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