I’ve given up my cell phone so I don’t have the quick easy pics to email & then post. My camera is tucked away so securely that I don’t think it’s feasible to get it out any time soon. While my back pack eneded up at 41 pounds, my front pack ended up stuffed & I think I could topple over at any moment. Yes, this is going to take quite a bit of adjustment. I’m sure I’ll shed some pounds over the months!
For now, I’m excited and curious how this will all evolve. I had no idea it’d be so difficult to leave loved ones behind. I guess that caught me off guard. My brother & his wife will have a well loved, Skyped baby born in just a couple of weeks! I’ll learn to be more intentional about prioritizing time online since that will be my outlet to family/friends back home.
God has amazing things in store & has already done GREAT things in & through each squad member. Our Squad of 60+ has been bound in love by the Holy Spirit, knit together in community for such a time as this. I’m excited to see where He leads us this year. Refinement is beautiful & painful. The process begins already!
I thank God for His provision thus far – the extra time, energy, assistance has all come at just the right time. I feel His great chisel already & while I’m somewhat scared, I know this is all for the best. Thanks for sharing this journey with me. It’s tremendously exciting!!
P.S. It has taken a couple of extra days to get a solid internet connection to get this posted. I have a feeling there will be a lot of that this year. Please be patient with me as I attempt to stay connected. It’s challenging to say the least (not for lack of desire). Thanks for the love & prayers!! I am now in Guatemala & ready to take pics today. Need to grab breakfast & head to a meeting. I’ll share pictures of this beautiful place & stories of how we’re all adjusting. 🙂
