Whew, made it.
Dude, last night sucked. I guess I am still kind of in it...since it is still dark time here. But it is 6:00 am and technically a new day, so I am going to claim victory and say that I made it through the night. I sent a prayer message to all our prayer people to pray for me...they probably think I am such a baby but I don't care. This was the first night sleeping here alone. Daniel was on a man trip with our friend Rufus, hunting. He went to get encouraged and refreshed. He sent me a text saying he got a kudu. It costs him 20 rand to send it. Not really. Me...I am a big girl, so figured me and the dogs could figure it out on our own. Nope. I was skerd. So I watched movies and committed the cardinal sin of letting the stupid dogs sleep on the bed with me. I woke up to find that I had popped a breaker because I had too many lights on. That wasn't fun since like I said it is still black outside. But it's okay, I am fine. Safe. No worries. Okay, anyways...so I got a few emails from well wishers telling me to "be safe" and that they were praying for me but my mom always gives me random information in her emails which makes me happy because the everyday life back home is what I miss the most (and today/night I needed something to take my mind off of what I was thinking about) so she was telling me about Hannah - my niece and garage saleing and wrote this: "She's looking for a Ken doll cause her Barbie needs a husband. So that's what we're looking for now." I love my family. Okay, so Daniel comes home on Monday, so please pray for one more night of being alone...I will try not to be all crazy like about it.
I am so glad your night is over. Have an awesome day.
Posted by: Brianna | June 29, 2008 at 06:59 AM
you came up in conversation the other day. i was talking with someone and they were asking if you were still around. i was like, "uh have you been living underground? she and her husband moved to africa." i forget who it was now, cause it was just in passing at church - if i remember, i'll let you know. have a peaceful day, my friend.
Posted by: Crystal Renaud | June 29, 2008 at 08:06 PM
thinking about you.
Posted by: mandy | June 29, 2008 at 08:54 PM
Love your new look! Too cute.
Our current home has a basement and when we first moved here I hated staying alone (crazy murderer hiding in the basement thing). Usually put a kid in bed with me just to keep from feeling too alone! And that is in Nashville, can't imagine staying alone in Africa!
Glad you made it, praying for you tonight!
Posted by: brandiandboys | June 29, 2008 at 11:27 PM
So, it's almost 1:00 am there, and I am wondering if you are sleeping soundly, having to push the dogs over to their side of the bed, or watching a movie with the lights on. I hope it's the first one. Praying for a good nights rest! Good night my friend Zzzzzzzzzzz!
Posted by: Kim Manford | June 30, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Not much longer now! Hang in there.
Posted by: Pete Wilson | June 30, 2008 at 05:00 AM
It should be over now. Hey, I made it many a night alone in LV. And you know what I found out? That God is always there. In the dark, in the light, when there's a storm and even when you sleep. I know you're strong and brave. I've still been praying for you. Love you
Posted by: Mom | June 30, 2008 at 08:27 AM