Nama nala means I miss you
Hey all! First off, no, I did not forget about you. I completed my time in Senegal and then traveled to Croatia for a trip that had been postponed for two years. I've made the trek back to my home in Oregon which greeted me with rain showers in typical Pacific Northwest fashion. Since being home, I've connected with friends and have had the opportunity to share about my time in Senegal. Even after multiple questions and opportunities to share, I'm still not sure how to sum up my time in Senegal. Words and phrases that come to mind include life-altering, faith affirming, perspective changing, and refining. However, none of these truly do justice to the months that I spent in Dakar. The Lord was continually faithful to answer prayers. He brought together an incredible international community of people to serve His children in Senegal. Friendships were forged that will last a lifetime. I heard the saying "once a Mercy Shipper, always a Mercy Shipper" before I depar...