Waking Up to Something Beautiful, Beautiful
“Like sunlight burning at midnight, You make my life something Beautiful, Beautiful”
Franchesca Batistelli
It’s all starting to set in, it started yesterday when I was looking out at the beach, the waves breaking on the shore, and it hit me. God is sending me to do this, and He’s sending me right now. In only a few short weeks I head fly out to the biggest adventure of my life. I’m finally understanding clearly what it’s like to live for God, to seek His glory in everything I do. It’s all settling in. I’m finally understanding how He sees me, it’s a glimpse into His eyes, His view of me, He thinks I’m beautiful.
I’ve been craving His intimacy, longing to hear His voice in the actions I take. I can only describe it as beautiful.
In 2 1/2 weeks I leave for training camp, I will be trained, commissioned, prayed over a lot, meet my squad and the 6 people who will make up my new family. I’m on a plane somewhere over the carolinas looking around this plane tearing up because in only 7 weeks I set off on The World Race. 7 weeks, that’s it. It’s hitting me hard what is going to happen. I’m leaving my home, my family, friends, and all my comforts and heading out into this world God created to tell people of His love. I’M FREAKING OUT! My poor sister in law whose arm may get bruised by me grabbing it going, “I LEAVE IN 2 1/2 WEEKS!!! AAAHHH!” over & over.
I’m excited, and terrified. I have 3 fundraisers left, $6,000 more to raise by June, a family to spend time with, LOTS of goodbyes, work, traveling, saying goodbye to friends, my church, buying little things, my birthday & more. PLEASE keep me in your prayers as this is a crazy, emotional time for me.
I know that God has sent me on this mission trip, I know that He will do GREAT, INCREDIBLE things that I can only begin to think of. I know that He has given me you, my wonderful supporters, prayer partners, new friends and welcomed new extended family. I’m so deeply thankful for everything all of you have provided for me. I’m trusting Him with EVERYTHING, it’s hard and scary but I’m getting there.
I love you all, thank you again,
Laura
4.28.10 Up In The Air (Literally)
