Missing Zambia

Four months after my return from Lusaka, Zambia, the vivid images are fading and and the ache in my gut is nearly gone.  This kills me!  While being surrounded by so many "1st world problems" (no i-phone, limits on use of make-up, sisters borrowing clothing) I find myself longing for that land and for some interaction with my joyful, content and generous Zambian friends.   I'm praying for an opportunity to return to the schools of Lusaka, but I'm becoming convinced that 2013 is not the time for our family.  Two days ago, I brought home over 100 books from our book fair (purchased with funds raised by students and families from Ridgeview Elementary) to ship on a crate to Africa.  It hit me that I will not be able to see the reaction of the children as they enjoy this blessing and luxury next summer and I will NEVER forget the beautiful faces of the students, who seemed as if they were in a trance, while listening to stories being read aloud.  I'm certain these books will enrich their classrooms for many years and I look forward to reading aloud to them again some day!