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last thursday, the last night of our village trip, amanda, tiffany, and I laid in our tent on the side of the road somewhere north of segou, trying our best to forget about the 100 degree heat that was radiating around us and the stench that was no doubt radiating from us. as we laid there pouring sweat, discussing our most recent storying opportunity with a new bozo friend, Mr. K, and trying to have a few laughs to end the day the winds started to pick up. now i have been here long enough to know that when the wind starts blowing there are only two options–you are either about to experience the craziest dust storm imaginable or a rain storm, with the latter being oh so rare. but praise the Lord… it started raining. yes, rain! it was my first in 8 months. the temperature immediately started to drop and around 3 a.m we were finally able to settle in for a “cool” night’s rest. we awoke friday morning to soaked clothes and flood like conditions in our tent but it was so worth it to hear the sweet sound of raindrops all night and wake up to the cool breeze. these showers will most likely be far and few between until late summer but for now, i am going to enjoy every minute of them i can!
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wow that sounds incredible! i can’t imagine sleeping in the middle of a down pour like that…
Comment by Hannah Reed April 20, 2010 @ 1:45 amHannah! I was able to imagine your face as you realized that it was raining! Even though I have not spent time with you in quite sometime, you have a presence and such expression that it unforgettable. I enjoyed visualizing as I read this post! Praying for you and the people you are building relationships with!
Comment by jessica April 21, 2010 @ 12:52 am