Dear Dad,
It’s my birthday today. And it’s another weird one. Weird in a good way, not a bad way. I guess different would be a better way to say it. I mean, last year I was blessed to have Rachel there with me in ABQ to celebrate with me and the rest of the family.
This year….I’m celebrating with a ton of people.
Sometimes I still have a hard time believing that The Lord is allowing me to go on this adventure with Him. Today isn’t any different. I’m beyond blessed. And I just can’t believe that I’m here in Thailand, celebrating my 24th birthday.
I wish I could accurately describe what’s happened over the last month of my life. The Lord has done great things in me. And He is in the process of continuing that work in my life. What I have witnessed the Lord do in my life over the last month is just a glimpse into what He is ushering into my life. From my growth in confidence in who He’s made me to my desire to grow in my spiritual giftings, it’s all coming from the Lord. And I can’t wait to see what He’s going to do over this upcoming month in Thailand.
I still have no idea what we’ll be doing in Thailand–who we’ll be partnering with for ministry.
But I do know that as we’re here, we’ll be waiting on the Spirit to take the lead. I am confident that as we wait for the Lord and we seek after Him, He will show us where He’s already working and we can join Him in that.
I can’t say that I’m missing home a ton. I do miss the people back home–Mom, Steph, and the rest of the family and my friends. But, I mean, the Lord is keeping me crazily present. I’m busy doing things here. I’m seeing the Lord work and move. And He’s captivating me. He’s drawing me deeper into Himself. And as He’s doing that, He’s helping me see that He’s given me this awesome gift. I get to see His world and all the things He’s done, and I get to serve Him. And so as this is happening in my heart, the Lord is keeping me present here. My mind has been focused on what He’s doing here.
I miss you. I wish that I could be sharing all of this with you in an email instead of on a blog. But I’m thankful that I do still have a way to express this stuff to you.
I’m looking forward to this upcoming year–seeing what else God has for me on the Race.
God has great things in store.
Love you and miss you.
