And of course, I was not born yesterday.
But...
My friend, Natori (or "pregnant Maria"), made a Toposa skirt for me with help from Narot! I LOVE it!!! They kept telling me to take my pants off and then it'd be perfect. I told them no way. To be really perfect, I would need to take my shirt off too! Ha! Don't worry. Will NOT happen. But I do love the skirt. And it's pretty much all my favorite colors. It's like she knew I'm a purple girl. With a little turquoise thrown in.
And...
A friend from Natori's village, Lokuru, had her baby yesterday night, and named her after me!!! They will call her many names: Nakai (my Toposa name meaning "house"), Alyssa, Nyekwan (the color white--they pointed to my legs!), Nyekoyeo (tall), and Nyapese ka America (unmarried girl from America). For the first three days after the birth, Lokuru cannot come out of her house and cannot eat. And she also waits to nurse the baby. Very interesting. They showed me the tool they used to cut the cord too! Pretty neat. Please pray for little Nakai. Lokuru, her mother, wears a lot of witchcraft and is involved in dark things. Please pray for freedom in Christ for both Lokuru and Nakai. That they would come to know Christ as Lord! Thank you!!!
Also...South Sudan has a new currency. Pretty cool lookin', huh?
And I had my hair done by this little girl. You like? They were all laughing so hard. It was fun!
Alyssa,
ReplyDeleteYesterday Charlotte and I prayed that you'd give yourself fully to whatever God has for you. We're praying that you lose yourself in Him and in the Toposa people that He's given you to love.
Your blog posting is proof of God's faithfulness and your obedience. To God be the Glory!!!!!
Love,
Mom
Cameron just reminded me to check this out. It makes me so happy! The pictures are wonderful and you're counting your victories! I'm so excited that you're meeting and getting to know nationals. Praying for you, sister! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteWow...so amazing!! I love your stories and pic.
ReplyDeleteMuch love!!