I just got back from registering with a temp agency in an attempt to earn a little cashola before Senegal. I don't know if it was the zero-sum bank account that finally knocked me out of my change-in-life lethargy, or whether I've just finally had enough time to process...but I feel like I've got a little energy back to charge ahead.

This weekend I was up in the mountains with my Senegal compadres having a team-bonding experience. We spent hours upon hours sharing our stories with each other -- everyone got a half hour and most of us used it. And I have to say, hearing where people have come from and what different pains they've experienced throughout their lives...it's remarkable. It was such an encouragement to hear how God had worked in each life -- every one a unique story, but the common thread of salvation running throughout. What a blessing to be entrusted with those stories!

Last night we had a World Vision lady come speak to us who has been to Senegal about 12 jillion times. She talked for just about 2 1/2 hours straight and we were all still leaning forward soaking it in at the end. I think we're all feeling a bit under-qualified...but it's nice to know we're all feeling that way. ;)