I’m almost there, one more day and I can wash, eat, dress in my own clothes. Haven’t missed TV though, still I’ll save more of that ’till my last blog. I’m tired, dirty, hungry, thirsty, need I day more? Haven’t changed my clothes or washed today, and was so uplifted by one of the other Sudan mission team members contacting me to let me know that I could have a wash in warm water, just like I would if I were in Sudan. Oh joy! I will save that to tomorrow. It’s been an ‘easier’ day as I haven’t been in work. The day started with toast made from the bread I rescued from the birds last night and a cup of tea. That one teabag has been so well used, must be a record. By 9am I was feeling restless and wishing I was in work, which is very unlike me. I decided to walk to Lisburn from Dromore to complete the hours I should be walking over the past week. The walk was pleasant enough, lovely weather, but the heavy traffic left little bits of grit in my mouth. I had to take a slightly longer route but it was safer. This route kept me on a bus route and I planned to get a bus in an emergency. Good job I didn’t need one, as I later discovered I’d only 85p in my purse. You see I haven’t used my purse since last Sunday. My meal tonight was half a portion of chips, the other half being for tomorrow, and the stale bread again. Yes, there truly was half a loaf destined for the feathered critturs. I used the 85p left in my purse and someone gave me the rest and bought the chips. I’m breaking the challenge slightly by travelling to Belfast this evening. Not an issue for me though as I’m volunteering in a scheme in Belfast which is there to support those in need and hungry on a Friday and Saturday night. Tonight I am needy and will be accepting one of the the cups of soup and the croissant I usually hand out. I’m hungry now but I’ve a while to wait.
My walk today was uplifting as along the way horns were tooted twice, one of the drivers I recognised. Someone else saw me but didn’t stop because I looked so fresh! I was offered a lift into town by someone I know, but I turned it down only for the purposes of this challenge, but I did get a lift back from Lisburn with someone who was going that way anyway. And so I pray it would be with our response to those in need. A friend offered me money yesterday and asked how much I needed. I told him about the £2 and he gave me £5.
I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward. Mark 9:41 (NIV)