July 16...

Today I woke up at 6am and couldn't go back to sleep.  So instead of just laying there, I got up!  I took my journal and Bible up to the front and got a cup of coffee, and dug into the Word.
The Lord has given me such a peace this trip, but also convicting me.
He has once again shown me my need to be present in my life back home.   Here, it's so easy!  No wifi, no tv...simple.  I read, I journal, I enjoy His creation and serving Him.
At home I have become distracted AGAIN!
We do that, don't we?!  We learn a lesson, change for a bit and then go right back! 
This time I want it to be different, this time I will be more present in my life, my husbands life, and my children's lives.  This time I will spend the needed time with God.  And make Him my priority above all else.
This time I will building my friends in the Lord more, I will encourage relationship and study with Him, rather than idle talk.  I will seek His discernment and wisdom to live in a way that shows Christ.

After an amazing quiet time, I worked out.
That has been one great thing about this trip, I made it a priority to workout, even short bursts.  So I did a quick 15 minute workout of squats, push ups and sit ups.
Then headed back to the room to get my MNS vitamins that have been a life savor for me this trip!  Then headed to the dining room to eat breakfast.

Today as everyday, it was scrambled eggs and toast.  Sorry Adam, I ate (eat) one piece of toast with jame every monring while here! Lol!
I also ate a banana, but that was right after my workout! :)

After eating I went back to the room & got packed and ready for the day.
Paul came to get us.  If I haven't mentioned Paul, I should have.  Paul is our driver.  He is married with 2 children, Paulette and Paula:)  Love this culture!
He is a great driver!

We piled in and headed to our rest and relaxation day at the Nile River Camp.
I have been here before and was so excited!  It is so beautiful!  Immediately I got a cup of tea, and sat down in front of the amazing view of the Nile and began to read my book.
The Segners joined us soon and we worked out the details of the day (which wasn't much!)
Then Jason walked up and said "who's going?" and I quickly found out this meant on the rope swing into the Nile!!
I was TERRIFIED!!  It was so high up!  But I had to do it!! I mean come on! How many times can you say you jumped off a rope into the Nile River!!
Jason went first, then John, Clint, Cody, Jessica, Pam, Karson, Everett...then it was my turn...I stood in complete fear of the rope!  I am so afraid of heights!
Probably 5 minutes passed (seemed like much longer!) of talking myself into it, as well as the others cheering me on...I finally jumped!!  I was awesome!

Here is the video:

But, once was enough!! I did it!!
I went up, jumped into the pool, got out after a minute and sat in the sun and read my book!
Not long after, lunch was ready and I ate the most amazing burger!  It was more like meatloaf but it was delicious!

About an hour later we took a boat tour of the Nile.
We saw amazing birds, monkeys, lizards etc.  We were on the Nile for about 2 hours, so almost as soon as we got back dinner was ready...it was so good!

After diner the Segners left, and the team decided to play cards.  We sat around a big table and played BS...had a blast!  We laughed so hard!! Our team is amazing:)

Dillon, one of the guys who works here, built us a bonfire and we moved out there.
We began to have worship.  It's not everyday that you get to sit around a campfire on the Nile and sing praises to the Lord! 
Cody led us in prayer and we began a time of reflection.
I asked the team if anyone had anything to share about hwat the Lord had been doing on this trip...every person opened up.  There were triumphs, fears conquered, but also fears for heading home and the temptations of life.  It was an incredible time of community.  Today was exactly what I prayed for.
Thank you Lord!

After the boat ride

Dad and Jessica (she is not holding a beer!  Its a Stoney's my favorite drink ever!)