If April showers bring May flowers, then what do May flowers bring?
THE PILGRIMS!!
So that’s my favorite joke, and it’s been my signature since the 2nd grade. Glad y’all could laugh along with me, from thousands of miles away.
It’s officially May and month 8 of the race! The end is hitting me a little and it makes me pretty sad. For so much of the first few months, I secretly wanted to come home. It was so uncomfortable and very overwhelming. But by the grace of God, that surpassed, which has really allowed for a season of joy. It’s not always realistic to be happy, but choosing joy is.
I’m in Romania and spring is fully here! It’s getting warmer, we’re back to days in t-shirts and jeans. Crazy to think that just over two months ago we were melting in Cambodia, and now 70deg F feels really warm. I’m very grateful that we stayed in Europe long enough to experience sunshine, because the African heat is right around the corner!
This month my team is serving alongside another team on our squad, and with our lovely squad leader, Kyndal. We are at Living Hope Church in Pitesti, Romania. We are living in a giant common space on the upper level of the church, which has allowed for us to finally live in our tents! This has honestly been the biggest blessing, as I have never treasured my alone time as much as I have on the field. Living in community surely has its benefits, but also challenges. I learned over the last 7 months that I am an introvert and NEED time alone to function to my fullest potential. 🙂
Every day looks different here, as most do in other months. We are doing a variety of outreach in some impoverished communities. A lot of chatting, loving and playing! We don’t have a lot of structure in the schedule, which is normal on the field. And this also has opened my eyes to how much I struggle when there is a lack of. God has really slowed my pace and allowed me to flow much easier throughout the day. And this has been an added blessing.
This month my team could really use prayers for fluid communication, as there is a language barrier. We could also use some for boldness in being obedient to Christ. We take time to pray into hearing Him every day, and this often leds to some requests that can be out of our comfort zone, but ultimately are asked to glorify Him. This is mostly letting God speak through us to his sons and daughters, sharing His love with those who need it most.
I still feel very honored and humbled to be serving. I’ve gotten through 2/3 of the trip, and am surely in a grateful state. Thank you as always for loving me so well from an ocean plus away. Labor Day is coming soon. Can’t wait to see y’all when the season comes. Hugs.
