Achol Going Home

Tomorrow morning Achol will be going home. I think this whole experience has been too overwhelming for her. Matoch is doing just fine. Kids are easily adaptable. Achol has been in the bush her whole life and is having a hard time being here. She will be flying back to Tonj and leaving Matoch with us since he has a follow up appointment next week. Although I love Achol, I am relieved she is going home. For her sake and ours, it is the best decision. We have to watch her every move to make sure she is safe. I'm glad she feels comfortable enough with us to leave Matoch. I think he will enjoy being here.

This weekend we took Achol to Toi Market (which is the second hand market I love). She wanted to buy clothes and other goods (towels, sheets, etc) to take home. It was challenging, but fun walking around the market trying to find what she was looking for. We had to call Sabet to find out how old her other kids were and if they were boys or girls. I'm not sure if we got it right, but I think we got something for everyone. Today we took her to church where we met up with Kuel (our interpreter) and other Dinka boys who were able to talk to her. I think that made her feel a little better.

Please pray that Achol has a safe and easy flight home tomorrow. Also pray for us as we decide when to go back to Tonj. There is a chance we will return before the elections. Pray that Sabet will have wisdom as he makes that call for us.