God of Wonders

It's so weird to be away from my friends and my church family. I feel sad when I think of Conway--the place I had come to call home. I find it very strange that my calling to serve in Zambia means making so many sacrifices and saying so many good-byes. It seems that doing the right thing should make life easier, though I know the very opposite is often true. In this case, leaving is probably the hardest thing I have ever done, yet I am doing it by choice because it is pleasing to God and it is exactly what he has planned for me. I can take comfort in this as well as in knowing that my family and friends in Conway will be my family and friends forever; even after this life is through. I pray that God eases my pain and blesses this time I have with my parents and other family and friends in New Mexico before I take the big leap and move across the ocean to the unknown. I also praise God for all that he has done for me as I continue to plan this trip of faith. I am so blessed. He truly is a God of wonders, isn't he?

Moving Right Along

Well, I went and recieved MORE shots yesterday in preperation for my trip to Africa. It wasn't bad, though. I am now vaccinated from Polio and Chicken Pox as well as a number of other diseases. It is getting close to moving time and the closer it gets, the more antsy I am to leave. I have been waiting so long for this and now I just want to go. I will be moving in with my parents in less than two weeks, thus leaving my home in Conway. I shall miss everyone in Arkansas greatly, but it is just a step in the direction of Africa--my ultimate destination--therefore I can't be too sad. The Lord continues to bless me everyday and for that I am grateful as well as excited to be able to serve Him in this way.

His Blessings Pour Out

I am so amazed at the power of the Lord. He is accomplishing so many things in my life right now and everything for my trip seems to be just falling into place. It's exciting to be confident that I am exactly where I should be right now preparing to do exactly what I have been called to do. God never ceases to amaze me!

Getting Ready

It’s a little over two months before I will be leaving for Africa!! I am going to be living there for about a year and I am totally stoked! I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for me there. I have been preparing for this trip for quite some time and am becoming a tad antsy to leave. I must say that it will be a bittersweet departure. . .