As the trip is getting closer, the more excited/scared I get. The whole sleeping in a tent for 9 months, packing a weeks worth of clothes in a backpack, and taking bucket showers, is all sinking in and becoming more and more real. Don’t get me wrong, all of that sounds like a blast, but for 9 months….thats a long time not having a normal shower, a real bed, and different clothes. But then again I think to myself, this is ONLY 9 MONTHS. People will go their whole lives not actually knowing what a “real” bed is, not having a closet full of clothes to choose from, and not having a shower like I do at home. People who I am about to go serve live their every day lives in dirty clothes and run down areas. I am ready to leave my comfort zone and to love the way Jesus loves. I am ready for an amazing radical experience!
On the other hand, while I am trying to prepare for my trip both mentally and physically, my family is also going through lots of changes. Next month my parents and younger brother are moving to DUBAI. They want to go internationally with my dads job and see the world. My mom states that she is “too comfortable here in Indiana.” and I love her for saying that. I feel like the world is here to travel, to spread gods love, and to love others unconditionally and thats exactly what we are all doing. Although I will miss my family like crazy, I am so excited and proud of them for doing this. Never in a million years did I ever think those words would come out of my moms mouth, “I’m too comfortable here”. I guess that just shows that God is working in ALL of our lives and no matter how old we get (sorry mom), our story is still continuing to change.
While they are going to Dubai, I am moving to California and staying there until August(when my trip starts).
Mark 16:15 says “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” I love this so much because God has given me the opportunity to do this. Yes, it will be difficult at times but it will be so rewarding. I can’t wait to see how God will use me. Even if that means sleeping in a tent for 9 months, packing in a backpack and taking cold bucket showers! I don’t think I have ever been this excited to do something. So I accept the challenge!
