The past couple of weeks have been a non stop up at dawn labor to pull off our youth camps. In the midst of this it seems that I have totally forgot to write my September newsletter. I don’t really have a good excuse for this other than I might have underestimated how much work is involved with being a full time missionary.

FYI - missionary work is not a 9 to 5 job. It’s not that I thought I’d be on vacation while I was here, but I can count on my hands the number of times I’ve left the office by 5 pm since I got here. As a matter of fact in the past month I think I’ve still been slaving away in front of my computer until about 8 at night. Sure, I could “clock out” at the end of the day, but I think the reason I’m staying is cause I’m beginning to understand the urgency of reaching the people here. So if I have to stay at work a bit longer to better prepare for a teaching I’m doing in the village, help paint an office, or bust out a video to show the kids at the end of a youth camp I’m totally up for that.

It’s a life that blends the work day with your personal life. This is the life of the missionary.

1. Anonymous said...

    

   Dave – It’s a real inspiration to see how you are taking hold of God’s call for your life and how He is working through you to reach the kids you see every week. Keep up the good work brother, and we’ll continue to keep you in our prayers.

   Later!
   Micah

2. Casey said...

    

   I love it! That’s what it’s all about - very exciting!!! I second what your buddy said. Thanks for sharing.