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I've been home for almost two weeks and every time I think about sitting down to write my last blog about Senegal I haven't been able to. I think for me saying that I'm back in the states puts a bit of finality on everything. I can't believe this thing I've been praying and preparing for over a year and a half has already come and gone. It's an amazing feeling to see something so divinely appointed by God end. It's a very rewarding.

Being back in America has been a challenge. The first week, I hid out in my parents house just trying to catch my breath. The culture is something so completely different I was really struggling to get my barrings. I've heard my whole life that America is just as much a mission field as anywhere else but I never fully understood what that meant until now. I'm having the same sense of overwhelming emotions I had when I first arrived at Senegal. I just look around and once again I see so much need. The prayer is now that God would direct me to see where I fit in His plan to meet the need.

I've had lots of folks ask me if I'm planning on going back or if I want to continue with missions. I love missions. It really is a life changing experience and I wouldn't trade my summer (good and bad) for anything in the world. God spoke so much to me and I feel like I grew in ways I never expected. I feel like the Lord said something very clear to me as I was trying to figure out how I could finish school quickly, raise more money, and get back to Senegal before some of my friends I made go on furlough. I saw the picture when Jesus told the those criticizing the woman for breaking the bottle of perfume and washing His feet instead of selling it and giving the money to the poor. Just like the poor will always be there so will missions. I can always go back. The need will never go away but, there are somethings that are here that will not always be here and I want to glean from what I have and be filled with the gifts the Lord has laid before me now. Then. . . who knows? =)

I just want to thank you all so much for your prayers and support this summer. It made such a world of difference knowing I had so many behind me. Blessings to you all!

Au Revoir!
Jeanetta