I'm not exactly sure how to begin this blog. It's been a long time since I've felt like I had anything to say. I'm new to and not very good at this whole blogging thing.
There is a celebration going on right now and I want you all to know about it. My Nana passed away on February 13th. She was able to spend Valentine's day with the true love of her life. When I found out I didn't know how to respond. I was so filled with shock, grief, sadness, etc. but the deepest part of my heart was filled with overwhelming excitement and joy. Sounds weird I know, but I couldn't help but think about the joy that she must be feeling. She's no longer in pain and she was ready. She was ready to be with her "sweet Jesus".
Although myself and many others prayed for her healing, she still went home. She was the brightest example of a follower of Jesus I've ever seen. In so many ways she touched so many lives. In the eyes of her grandaughter she was beautiful, always peaceful and a joy to be around. Her love of Christ was so evident in her life. Her words to live by must have been "just love". That's what she did, she just loved everyone! When I was little I tried to find ways to avoid the giant smooches right on the face, but as I grew up I learned to appreciate and love them. I realized she did that to everyone! It was just a sign of her warmth and love towards people. She called everyone "Honey" or "Sweetheart". Just love. That's all she had to do and people knew she belonged to Jesus.
I have a new motivation to do the World Race. Not only do I want to be the hands and feet and voice of Jesus and spread his love throughout the world, I want to know Jesus more personally than I ever could if I were to stay here. I know what it's like to have to rely on Jesus but what does it look like when I have no other CHOICE than to trust him? That is where I believe I will fall into the deepest most intimate relationship of my life. When I get to heaven it will be great and all, but how much more spectacular would it be if I actually KNOW him as my Savior, the love of my life, my reason for living, the one person I spent my entire lifetime trying to know?!
The WR will be quite the experience, however the adventures won't stop after the 11 months. I'm viewing this sort of as a pruning and ripening season where the Lord will teach me and help me to grow in so many ways. But the mission won't end there. Nana didn't go on a mission trip or anything but her mission was to love, and she did just that up until her very last breath.
If you'd like to support me in achieving this month's goal of reaching $2,000 you can click on the Support Me link to the left. Currently my support account stands at $1,445.25. Praise God!
I'm not exactly sure how to begin this blog. It's been a long time since I've felt like I had anything to say. I'm new to and not very good at this whole blogging thing.
There is a celebration going on right now and I want you all to know about it. My Nana passed away on February 13th. She was able to spend Valentine's day with the true love of her life. When I found out I didn't know how to respond. I was so filled with shock, grief, sadness, etc. but the deepest part of my heart was filled with overwhelming excitement and joy. Sounds weird I know, but I couldn't help but think about the joy that she must be feeling. She's no longer in pain and she was ready. She was ready to be with her "sweet Jesus".
Although myself and many others prayed for her healing, she still went home. She was the brightest example of a follower of Jesus I've ever seen. In so many ways she touched so many lives. In the eyes of her grandaughter she was beautiful, always peaceful and a joy to be around. Her love of Christ was so evident in her life. Her words to live by must have been "just love". That's what she did, she just loved everyone! When I was little I tried to find ways to avoid the giant smooches right on the face, but as I grew up I learned to appreciate and love them. I realized she did that to everyone! It was just a sign of her warmth and love towards people. She called everyone "Honey" or "Sweetheart". Just love. That's all she had to do and people knew she belonged to Jesus.
I have a new motivation to do the World Race. Not only do I want to be the hands and feet and voice of Jesus and spread his love throughout the world, I want to know Jesus more personally than I ever could if I were to stay here. I know what it's like to have to rely on Jesus but what does it look like when I have no other CHOICE than to trust him? That is where I believe I will fall into the deepest most intimate relationship of my life. When I get to heaven it will be great and all, but how much more spectacular would it be if I actually KNOW him as my Savior, the love of my life, my reason for living, the one person I spent my entire lifetime trying to know?!
The WR will be quite the experience, however the adventures won't stop after the 11 months. I'm viewing this sort of as a pruning and ripening season where the Lord will teach me and help me to grow in so many ways. But the mission won't end there. Nana didn't go on a mission trip or anything but her mission was to love, and she did just that up until her very last breath.
If you'd like to support me in achieving this month's goal of reaching $2,000 you can click on the Support Me link to the left. Currently my support account stands at $1,445.25. Praise God!
