Nik shares some of the troubles of finding vehicles and property for projects in Somalia. He recalls an incident of being offered a truck whose owner was no longer available. He also remembers visiting a compound that had been taken over by outsiders with and unusual collection.
Nik talks about how the secular media impacts the agenda of the church.
Nik shares how he lost his identity in Hargeisa and then moved on to lose faith other things during his time in Mogadishu.
Nik talks about the struggle of working in Somalia and trying to keep your sense of humor. He recalls two humorous stories involving volunteers.
Nik recalls a trip he and some of his team made away from the coast to see if there are people they can help. During the trip into this Dead Man’s Land, he hears something strange.
Nik remembers Omar’s travel from Somalia to Kenya. Nik then recalls his final staff meeting in Mogadishu where Omar retells in detail the story of Tim’s funeral. Omar asks why Christians keep their Jesus to themselves.
Nik continues to describe the aftermath of Tim’s death. He remembers his Somali Chief-of-Staff, Omar, arriving in Kenya for Tim’s funeral.
Nik shares about the challenges of preparing to bury their son Tim in Africa. He recalls how the body of Christ surrounded them during this time to lift their family and encourage them. As they go through this difficult time they commit to not waste this death.
Nik tells about the Easter Sunday morning when their son, Tim, dies from a severe asthma attack.
Nik shares the struggles of leaving Somalia in 1997 after Western support had diminished.