First, I want to thank those of you who have supported me (both financially and prayerfully) up to this point. I cannot tell you how much of a blessing you’ve been to me so far. You have been incredible and I’m so thankful that I’m surrounded by God loving people that share my vision of seeing the world reached for Him. Thank you so much!
I want to let you all know where my heart is at this point. I want to share the thoughts I’m having, and the anticipation I’m feeling. A lot of people ask me about these things, so I will answer just a few questions I get asked most.
1. “Why are you even doing this?”
My goal is simple: I want to share the love of Jesus with people everywhere. That’s it. That is my life’s purpose. How could I not do this? (Check out the lyrics of the video at the bottom!)
2. “I can’t believe you’re actually doing this! Can you back out?”
I honestly don’t know, because I haven’t looked into it. I am doing this. I will not back out. I know this is what God wants for me at this point in my life. I’ve never felt so secure in actually knowing what God wants for me. It’s an amazing thing, so I’m running toward God’s call as fast and as hard as I can. No turning back! 
3. “Are you nervous?”
To be perfectly honest, yes. But it’s an excited nervous! This is huge, and life-changing. I’m so ready to see how God is going to use me, I can’t wait!! Nerves, for me anyway, come with any big life change.
4. “You have to raise how much? Do you really think you can raise that much support?”
I know $14,800 sounds like a huge number, but when you consider the cost of plane tickets to eleven different countries, that alone should be around that much! The cost also includes living expenses, food, toiletries, etc., for almost a whole year.
YES, I do think I can raise that much. As I said before, I know this is what God wants me to do. He’s opened and closed all the right doors for me to be at this point; I know He will provide.
5.. “Are you worried about going with people you don’t know?”
Actually, no! These are my brothers and sisters in Christ. We’re all on the same team here. I’m excited about the community that comes along with this. I can’t wait to get to know them better. I love them already!
My mind is constantly turning, thinking about and anticipating what this year of my life will bring. Here are just a few of my expectations:
-I expect to learn to be more flexible
-I expect to see God work in ways I never have before
-I expect to not care about how I look as much
-I expect to become extremely close to my squad mates
-I expect to be discouraged at some points
-I expect to be forced to be a little braver, more bold.
-I expect to be homesick
-I expect to get sick. (If you know my history of international travel, let’s face it, I’m GOING to get sick! Haha)
-I expect to have my heart broken by the people I meet and things I will see
-I expect God to speak to me in ways that He never has before, and to break me in order to make me more into the woman he’s created me to be.
-I expect my life to be forever changed.
I'm SO excited to go, I can barely stand it! I keep telling people that I wish we were leaving yesterday!
One of my squad mates shared this song. The lyrics so perfectly grasp the entire reason I’m doing this. Please continue to pray for me and pray for my financial support to come in. Thank you so much for all the encouragement! I’m so thankful that God doesn’t treat me the way I deserve!! I’m way beyond blessed.
