What Am I Doing!?

As I was sitting on my 3 flights over here I couldn't get the question out of my head "what the heck am I getting myself into!?" Thinking about how foreign this will all be to me despite the fact that I have been over here 3 other times. Thinking about what happens when I realize I don't have my youth group around me, when my American food runs out, when my trip goes longer than the 2 weeks I am used to. However, once I stepped off my final plane and took in a huge whiff of the very distinct Ghanaian smell, I knew that I was where I was supposed to be. I was greeted by Courtney, Laura, Tina, and Kingsley who all warmly welcomed me back home. We are staying in Accra tonight, so we drove through town to go to Shiloh. As I walked in, I saw Pastor Odai who gave my a great big hug and started chatting with me like I hadn't been gone for more than a few days. I feel like I am back home and where God wants me. Cynthia fixed an excellent dinner which I paired with an ice cold Dr. Pepper, which is a first! I didn't know they had it here (but its a secrete, sshhh). Tonight, Courtney, Laura (a girl from Courtney's home church), and I will go over to the church to regroup about the Pearl House since the girls who were chosen are being back and forth abut living there. Pastor Odai, of course, already has plans to save the day and I will let you know what they are as soon as I know. I got to see Mama Valerie at the church last night and it was so good to see that sweet lady! She definitely holds a place in my heart when my mama can't be here with me. As we got back from the church, I got the best surprise when Little Cynthia opened the door for us! We both looked at each other and she jumped to give me the best welcome home hug! Both of our faces lit up at the sight of seeing each other! I am getting so excited to see what God has planned for us here even though I don't know what He is doing. Well, shalom for now and I will keep everyone posted as often as I can!