Last night after a full day of hiking through the bush, great fellowship around the campfire, amazing friendship-building at supper everyone began to retire for the night.  It was the perfect time to wander away from the camp a few yards and take in a very special vista.  Night had settled into the bush but the show was just beginning.

Now it was no longer time to look into the eyes of new friends.  Nor was it time to pitch in and move gear, help sort out equipment or exchange contact informtion.  This was a special moment of soiltude. 

I had dreamed of this moment.  When I put together a very short list of things to do while here in the bush, this was one of them.  My past evenings were filled with activity so I had to put off this special moment. 

On my second to last night here in the bush I wanted to say Good-bye to Africa and to thank the Lord for this special journey.  My friend Stephen was God’s instrument to make this trip possible.  God’s generosity in my life was channelled through this special servant of His.

My eyes turned upward.  Darkenees filled up the land that occupied my days.  Now the spectacular view was above.  I looked up and gathered in the expanse of a night sky filled with countless stars.

The constellations were not familiar to me.  I could see the clear patterns but had no knowledge of their names.  However, the countless numbers of stars was breathtaking.  I felt engulfed by the speckles of sparkling celestial bodies.

Decorating God’s created astronomical skyscape was the Milky Way.  I know.  Those who live in the city think that I’m talking about a candy bar.  But, for those who paid attention in fifth grade science, that band of glittering lights natually broadened my smile.

I have no statistics of what others consider when they gaze on such a sight.  All I know is that when I take all of this in I know that my God created it all and did so that I could stand amazed at His greatness and power.  This wonderful and almighty Creator is my Heavenly Father who loves me completely.

As I leave Africa, I bring so much of my experience home with me.  The richness of new friends, deep touches from my Lord and great memoreies in the bush are locked in my heart forever.  Good-bye, Africa!

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