Stu Update Nov 22, PM

I have to take a deep breath every once in a while and remember God is in charge. Going a bit stir crazy here waiting to get to the reason we came so far, the Initiation shoot and learning there are other lessons to be learned along the way.

If we don't get our filming permits until later in the morning on Monday, we're going to see if there are any other buses going south. We had factored in a possible Tuesday departure from N'Djamena, but that would be really pushing it. We are told there are later buses going south on Monday. It just takes longer. We will have to stop probably 3 times at towns that have little mosques, so the Muslims can get off the bus for 15 minutes or so and pray. It will give us time to pray as well which we have been doing a lot of, which is great. It seems like I rarely have enough time to ever pray this much and just get prepared for the shoot and whatever God has for us. It's an edgy place to be, and I know that God wants me there, trusting fully in Him.

I'll keep you apprised if we are able to finally depart tomorrow. Rick and Monica, lifetime missionaries from Lake Chad have been here the last few days and have been a great help to us. It's been a huge and unexpected blessing to have them around and get their input and help. The team and I are grateful for the many prayers going out on our behalf. It is the only thing that is sustaining us, as God answers and works all things for good and His Glory.