The Missionary Spirit

Recently I have been questioning why people are here.  Many people have come and gone willing to help with anything and everything while others...don't. Let's be real. They just sit in their house or SM hut watching TV shows and movies on their computer.  At first they were like me.  Wanting more work to do because they were bored. However, we have work to do now, but they still sit around and do nothing.

I feel like I am their mother. When there is nothing to do I clean, or try to look for something to keep me busy. These particualr people who just sit there as usual. At first I could careless what others did, but now my work hinges on others.  The PT job I was assigned is a two person job. You have to use all your arm strength to bend and straighten this guys leg.  There is no way one person can do a good job doin PT for 15 minutes straight. The person's arms will get tired and the job won't be done correctly. (Some of the guys have gone with me and they have to take breaks too... I'm not saying this because I am a girl).

Multiple times I had to beg and half drag someone to come with me for PT. Some of the SMs have been very judgmental of Tchadians, and complain in general. I really question where the love of God is in their statements.  I understand they are frustrated because Tchad is a lot to handle. But we were prepared for this.  It is ok to vent, but don't let it affect you work.  Don't let the devil take over.  

Talk about your problems, pray that God will take it away, and move on.  Don't let Satan win!! I pray that it is a minor setback that will resolve quickly. Tchad is a hard task to take on; even the strongest person will find it strenuous. (I'm definitely not the strongest person). I can't handle the stressors of Tchad and the lack of missionary spirit of others. Please pray for all of us. Satan is working hard to stop our work; I don't want him to win!