Getting oriented...

Hello again..
I didn't think that I would write anything about the day, but I have a feeling that the rest of the week is going to be really busy... So here it is... Today I woke up after a Tylenol PM induced sleep since at midnight I still was not tired most likely due to jetlag. I had breakfast with everyone and then Kellie (wife of the missionary doctor) took Casey and I to the market and around the town just for us to get a feel for it and see where everything is located. We didn't buy anything we just walked around and of course I took some pictures. Man.. so many colors in the market.. a photographer's (in my case amateur photographer) heaven!! It reminded me a lot of East Africa and made me feel like I was truly in the heart of the culture. In the afternoon Casey and I since we are the newest interns had orientation in which we received our schedule for the next three weeks and also discussed the ministries that the Bledsoes are involved in right now. It was exciting to hear what God is doing here and also exciting to find out that every day I am in the clinic!!! I am looking forward to learning a lot. Please pray for me as I have been told by Dr. Bledsoe that the things they see are not always easy and pleasant. I want to be a blessing to those around me, me crying for their situations will not help them, so pray that I will keep my emotions in check. Also pray for the patients at this clinic, most of which are HIV positive. Pray that God will truly work in their hearts and that they would find true healing in Him. After orientation Kellie, Casey and I talked about their experience here in Abengorou. The struggles, the victories, everything! Kellie was very candid with us. This is not an easy life. It is hard, very hard. My heart and mind know these things, I grew up on the mission field and I know it is not easy. So I asked here, why do you stay? The answer is a simple one. They have been called to this place at this time, so they remain even through the trials. How I pray for faith and courage like that. I know I am called but the fears are overwhelming sometimes because I know what I will be getting myself into. Please pray for me as the Lord speaks to me during my time here. As I continue to learn what it means to follow him no matter what the cost. It is only through and by him that people will see his love and grace in my life. Right now it is raining, a nice break from the humidity and sets the tone for a contemplative mood. I will write more another day... Tomorrow will be my first day in the clinic.
I love you all!!
Peace!