Hey everyone,
I'm back in Jordan for a day, wrapping up my time here in the Middle East. Yes, I'm still alive. It's ironic that we had a couple from Wisconsin here on the trip because of what happened back in their homestate. Though I've been asking for protection over our team, during our time in Lebanon we were never fearful about anything. I think it's somewhat like being afraid of driving because of the fear of car accidents. In fact, car accidents are probably more common than car bombs. I have no qualms about coming back to Lebanon. In fact, they need it. Their tourism is taking a huge hit right now. If you guys ever want to go to the Middle East, I encourage it! It's awesome over there.
I was up this morning at 5:30am to go to the airport. My bag was searched and I was patted down twice. They had a problem with some of our surveying equipment, even though they had no clue what anything was. Reminds me of when I went to OEX and I got the bonus of getting taken aside for a "random" search. Better safe than sorry, I guess. I wonder if they were praying that I wouldn't strangle anyone with the tape measure.
Today we are staying at the Heart of Mercy Ministry Guest House. I'll only be here for one day but I'll be able to meet with some groups. Though the projects are finished (well, in terms of on-site project work) eMi has decided to give their interns a deeper look into the ministry by letting them stay with their team leader to explore future ministry options. This way, we get to see how ministries partner with eMi and see the vision casting process. In 15 minutes, Randy, Craig and I will be leaving to meet with CMA to discuss two projects. Later, we are having dinner with a couple who has been in Jordan for many years doing ministry with Muslims.
It's been an amazing time here of learning many different things. I hope to expound upon all the different experiences in my future newsletter. I wish I could just pull out my brain and plop it onto this email cause there's so much I want to share before I forget. Make sure you pick my brain when I get back =P
I arrive in Colorado Springs at 9:30pm tomorrow (Kune 13th). Randy suggests that I take a day off to reorient myself to life in the US. I think I might do that =P
Until next time!
-irwin
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