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Thursday, July 19, 2001
NM-Bosnia: from Ashley (All the way from Bosnia)
BOSNIA DAILY
Hello All. Ashley Messner here to give the update on us girls…and chris, in bosnia. We all seem to be doing fairly well. We are all tired, not kids club tired…but tired, some aren't feeling too well, we miss our family and friends, circle K thirst busters, and air conditioning. Even without all these things we still feel right at home in this beautiful country. I personally am having a blast. I love everything about this place, the city, the country side, the coffee, the food, and most of all the PEOPLE. Earlier in the week I struggled with relationships with team members. After talking to my mom I gave it all to God. Asking him for patience, understanding and a loving heart. What a wonderful God He is. My week has been awesome since. He is changing me, and I love who I am becoming. My relationships with members of the team have grown into friendships based on love, trust, God and lots of laughter. My heart is happy here. I have a feeling that this is not my last trip to Bosnia. I feel God telling me that this is where he wants me in the future. This summer I have truly felt that ministry is my calling. Bosnia seems to be the place for me. Life here is very relational. Lots of talking (you all know I'm good at that) and lots of coffee (I don't like American coffee but I can't seem to get enough Bosnian coffee). I feel and see God working here. Church this past Sunday was amazing. To see everyone worship, the smiles on their faces you know the Lord is in them. My eyes are open and I can see these young Bosnian believers glow with His love and grace among this country of darkness. I have been blessed with so many new friends. Friends who understand me and my heart. We all have so much fun together, laughing at coffee, playing pool, shopping, taking pictures with Chris's camera, talking, just being ourselves. The thought of leaving is so hard and sad. There is a piece of me that will stay here, a piece I didn't even know I had, but a piece that I know I can't live without now. My walk with God has not always been fun, not always easy, lots of tears, lots of sadness but there has also been lots of growth, lots of laughter and lots of new friends and experiences. He is molding me and my heart into something only He could create. I would not be here if it were not for Him. He is in control of my life. And I love it. Thank you for all the prayers. Please continue to pray for us all, our trip is not over yet and we still need all of you at home to be praying for us.
We love you, Trust HIM
*ashley cole*
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