Last night an explosion ripped through a stadium where people were watching the World Cup in Kampala, Uganda. An American staff member for Invisible Children was killed in the blasts.

Although we didn’t know him, our hearts are heavy today. As Americans living and working in Africa, this hit awfully close to home. Here are some of my not-very-polished thoughts of the day.

This is a reminder that tomorrow’s not promised to any of us. It makes me want to be less flippant with the moments of today.

I’m thankful for your prayers, more than you’ll ever know. I’m so incredibly grateful that I know at certain times of everyday there are people interceeding on our behalf.

No doubt that living here some days is difficult, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to live in Africa. Especially on days like today, I know without a doubt that God has us here for a reason. That when the going gets tough–and sometimes it does, that we can stand on His promises.

Thankful for Today,