How I feel about my daughter leaving on an eleven countries eleven months mission trip.
Rebecca moved to Alabama, where her father and I live, to spend time with us while she prepared for this life changing experience. What a blessing, to talk, to swim and to just be with her and share in her joy, excitement and her questioning concerning this awesome and challenging experience.
Then October 25, 2014, a Saturday morning, her precious father woke, dressed and about 3 hours later died in the Cullman Hospital. Rebecca was with me as we rushed him to the hospital, sat with me in the waiting room and was there to hear the doctor say they had done all they could. She experienced the whole day with me, so how do I feel about her leaving? The thought of her entering the airplane to leave Alabama is crushing to my heart and soul.
However, God is gracious and good and He gives me the spirit of great joy and peace, knowing that this is His will and plan for Rebecca. As I reflect back on this past year, I see the hand of God in my life and the multitude of blessings He provided for me in preparing me for this time in my life. He is in control, He knows our needs, He sees our life from beginning to end and He will provide.
So how do I feel about my daughter leaving on an eleven countries, eleven months mission trip? I am thrilled for all that she will learn and experience, for the people she will meet and for what our precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will show her and reveal to her about herself. But I am especially thrilled for what He will reveal to her about Himself.
