Hello Rwanda!
// January 17th, 2010 // Uncategorized
Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone! This is it. I am here, sitting in Kigali, Rwanda. I arrived last night, or afternoon for most of you, safe and sound…minus my luggage. But, that’s just a small detail that will get straightened out. The sun is out, the weather is warm, and I am fully content with a cup of fresh coffee to greet my first full day in Africa.
I arrived to meet Mark and Anna, two of my roommates, last night, along with Kat, Kelly and Bob. Anna had already prepared a delicious dinner in advance – homemade pizza, which we ate in the relaxing gazebo outside at Tom’s house. It was a perfect introduction, as the lights and sounds of singing shined and echoed in the dark hills surrounding us. Since, I have been resting and trying to knock off the rust from being jet-lagged. I imagine it will take a few days to get into the swing of things, but I won’t allow being tired to rob me of the joy of being here.
Life is good. God is good. So good. I am finally here – in the place I have dreamed of and spoken of everyday for the past 7 months. The place where I believe God has called me to be. To live. To do His work. To risk. To be fully alive.
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- Dana Tull said: Peyton - thank you so much. I agree with you compl...
- James Lepine said: i've been going through psalms, too. good though...
- Bobby Neptune said: Do you speak french yet? Shoot me your email ...
- Christi said: Great pics Peyton. I can't imagine being so close ...
- Taylor said: That sounds awesome! Sweet pics! It's been fun to ...
- Mom said: What awesome photos! Right out of National Geograp...
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So beautifully written, Peyton! I look forward to seeing Rwanda through your eyes in the coming months, and what God will reveal to you. Blessings from the Woodruffs!
Peyton!! Hey There fellow Grannie! Ha. Rwanda sounds like an amazing experience and hope you have take advantage of every opportunity to seize the day!! Miss ya buddy and stay safe!
Grizz – glad you got there and enjoying it. I’m currently in Tampa visitng the g-parents. I have officially parked it on the couch for the next 2 playoff games. Hope your week goes well.
Over & Out.
Taylor
Pey-
Glad you’re safe and sound. So excited for you! I can’t wait to hear details… I’m praying for you! Les
So glad your there safely and sounds like you are already in love with africa! We already miss you Pey! but we know you are where God has you. Enjoy every minute of it and know that we are praying for you everyday. Love you- Walker and lindsey
hey! you are finally there. i am so happy for you and excited of all the work you will do for God and the wonderful experiences.
stay safe pey pey
Peyton we’re so glad you made it! Been thinking of you and will definatelly be praying!
Like I told you Sunday, I’m so proud of you and the course the Lord has laid out for you. Jeremiah 29:11 Be careful and spread His Love!
Praying for you and for the safe arrival of all your luggage. God bless you and keep you safe as you serve Him in Rwanda.
Your writing makes me feel like I’m there with you… I love the fact that your journey in Rwanda started with an amazing cup of coffee…so fitting! Can’t wait to read more. Miss you tons. Praying for you even more.
Yo dog! Just wanted to let you know that the cowboys got killed! hahahahahha! That should lift your spirits. Sorry about your luggage and I will be praying for ya! Peace
Looking forward to traveling this journey with you through your journal and photos. Missing you but confident in the knowledge that God is working out the plan He prepared for you before birth, Jer. 1:5.
Peyton, glad you are there safely. Will look forward to keeping up with you through your blog. Oh, I had not gotten any word about your commissioning the last Sunday you were here. Otherwise, we would have been there. So sorry to have missed it, but know you were “covered” well. sarah b
Peyton – so amazing to see what God is doing in your life. I pray that He will continue to show you His character and draw you closer to Him. Love to you. Mrs. Tull