Yesterday we received what might be our last communication directly with Hope until her return to the States on 11/26/12. She emailed that she was leaving with mixed emotions: she loves Zambia and all the people that have captured her heart.in Namiwianga. Not knowing if she will ever see these people again until she gets to Heaven is very sad for her. On the other hand she is very excited to experience her last 3 weeks in Africa: visiting missionaries in Tanzania and Uganda, learning of their work and hoping to encourage them; going for a safari through the Serengeti on her final days there.
She said she has taken her final exams for the semester but still has to give two speeches and write three papers. The papers must be turned in by 12/1 so she'll have a few days on Harding's campus to hopefully complete all her work.
During the remainder of her time in Africa, we will not have definite contact with her. There may be an internet service somewhere along the way, but we're not assured of this. This is hard for us but God has taught us so much about trusting our children in His care during Hope's semester away.
Hope wants you to know--and we all agree--that your prayers mean so much to her during this time. God has opened a whole new world to her through this experience. She will never be the same! Thank you for your encouragement.
the Stanger family
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