place in this world.

My mom left on Monday and though I was sad to see her leave, I was happy to share Teule with her. It was such a blessing that she was able to come here and see everything that I have fallen in love with. She even decided to sponsor one of the kids...so I have a new sister! Her name is Jane Kasyoka and she is in class 8, she is also ranked number one in her class! I was so excited that my parents decided to sponsor a child and that my mom even got to tell Jane! Jane does not have parents, and I am happy to share mine.
I cannot believe that I have just 6 weeks left...time travels fast in Kenya. Going home brings bittersweet feelings - I got into Occupational Therapy grad school, which is amazing and I am so excited to move to Nashville but on the other hand I feel like I will be leaving a second home and unsure when I will return. I know I won't wait too long...I don't think I would be able too.
It is hard to describe how comfortable it is here for me, I feel like I finally found my place in this world. I feel like I have searched and searched...in people, places, things, relationships, etc. I never thought I would find it here but I know leaving Teule in six weeks will be harder than I expected. I wish I could video tape my entire life here...so when I was sad I could rewatch and hear Rispah laugh, or see Daudi smile, or joke around with Rodgers or Matiba.
At the end of the day, I find comfort that God would not just bring me here and never let me return. I find comfort that God is ultimately in control and that His love for Teule will always outweigh mine. I find comfort that God has let Teule imprint itself on my soul. That I will forever be changed, my focus and energy will have a purpose. That prayers, work, and actions for God's kingdom will never be in vain. I found rest for my soul, in Loitoktok, Kenya with the children of Teule.