I have to apologize for not putting out a December Newsletter, seems things just went spiraling out of control at the last minute.
December was full of checklists,
the Office: complete status reports for end of quarter and end of year; finalize any open invoicing that could be completed; leave notes in all open files that could easily be read and understood by someone else; copy computer files for all acquisition files, relocation files and property management files; execute all necessary paperwork for leave of absence; say good bye.
At Church: brief Jr Church replacements on ‘Kidmo” and projector equipment; complete props and construct backgrounds for Christmas musical; practice 3 nights a week with soloist, actors and dancers for Musical; prepare program and print for musical; perform Musical.
Home: pack a house filled with a lifetime. Prepare and execute legal and financial documents; help daughter prepare for Winter quarter at Ohio University, help daughter prepare for her first apartment; pay all final utilities; purchase last minute items for world race; see dentist; see doctor; pick up malaria meds; pack backpack; finalize all travel arrangements; say good bye
Honestly to tell you I’m excited might be a lie; to tell you I’m relieved it’s finally happening would be closer to the truth. To say I’m sad about leaving my family and friends….no not sad more afraid that I won’t be the same when I return and how will that fit into the life I have at home now. I really didn’t take into consideration all that this trip would encompass, not just fundraising, vaccines or equipment, but all the daily-life stuff that would be completely turned upside down…..wrecked. ( In writing that it just hit that I am being wrecked for the ordinary, in expectations of the extraordinary.)
Seems we, humans, are trained to create a life and lifestyle for ourselves that rarely puts things in proper priority. Sure, we say love of God, Family and Country, what does that really mean? To what degree do those things or people influence who and what we as individuals are? I’m not sure but I have a feeling all my preconceived thoughts about it will be radically changed over the next few months.
I tell my girls it will go by fast….I fear sometimes too fast…to fast for me to really comprehend the magnitude of God’s grace and provision.
To everyone that has joined me in this adventure in financing and in prayer…..Thank you for being willing to step out of the boat with me ….I pray we both get wet and experience the power of the “living water” Jesus Christ.
Hang on Kids I think it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
