My backpack has been packed. And repacked. And unpacked and packed again. I’ve weighed clothes and bottles of shampoo and voltage converters and tried to decide how much I need them vs. how much I don’t want to carry them. I’m not really worried about keeping things organized though because I basically have three things: clothes, toiletries and electronics. I bought fancy, expensive stuff sacks and then packed everything in ziplock bags. I don’t know if I’m prepared or not, but I am ready. And I leave at 9 am tomorrow morning. I drive from Rome to Atlanta, fly from ATL to LAX, meet up with my squad and we travel on to Manila via Hong Kong.
And I can’t wait to go. I can’t wait to jump into everything the Lord has for me. I can’t wait to be spent for Him and bring His kingdom here to earth. And I am beyond humbled that He works through people like you and me. And, so far anyway, I haven’t had moments of panic because I am absolutely positive this is where I’m supposed to be. And while it’s unknown and I guess there’s a little bit of fear, it’s more the excited, butterflies in your stomach, climbing your way to the top of the huge roller coaster knowing a huge drop awaits on the other side kind of fear. Yeah, it’s terrifying, but you pay lots of money and wait in line for hours to do that to yourself. And if you’re like me, you laugh all the way down and can’t wait to do it again. And that’s what I feel like right now. I’ve paid my money and stood in line getting ready and finally the coaster is coming to the top, I can hear the clicking of the track and feel the jerk of the cars.
But as I go, I am very aware that I couldn’t do it without so many of you folks back here. So many of you have supported me financially and because of your incredible generosity I am almost 100% supported. Thank you so much for giving so generously and sacrificially. And there are even more of you praying for me regularly and I cannot tell you how much that means to me. Mostly, I am excited that you all are a part of this and I pray that you know just how vital you are. And I’m praying that the Lord gives you glimpses of exactly what He’s using you to do and the ways He is answering your prayers. You are loving children to life, awakening hope in those long forgotten and bringing freedom to dear people in bondage. You are giving me strength and confidence. Know how much I appreciate you and how excited I am to partner with you.
Can you feel it? We’re at the top! Here we go!
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Now, Please (!!!) keep in touch with me and keep me updated on your lives! Technology is an amazing thing and I should have internet access almost everywhere! (It may be painfully slow, but it’s there!) I have Skype, AIM, facebook, email, this blog…pretty much everything you can think of! If you need any of those details, use the “Contact Me” link on the left and I’ll send it to you. For security reasons I won’t post them all here. 🙂 Do it now!
