A few days ago I said goodbye to my family. I could not stop the tears from pouring
down.
I haven’t lived close to my family for a long time and it is
always hard to leave at the end of a visit. Especially now that I have young nieces who are so much fun
and change so fast. But this time
I think it probably looked like I was being forced to go and expected some kind
of torture to ensue when I reached my destination.
Please don’t be alarmed. Torture is not at all what I expect to encounter over the
next 11 months. I’m sure sometimes
I may think that’s what is happening to me or around me. J
Watching me say goodbye, you wouldn’t have been able to
tell, but I am actually thrilled to be called to this journey. I have had a desire and longing to
travel for Jesus for a long time.
How blessed am I to get to do what I have only dreamed of?
So, while it was very hard to say goodbye, I am very happy
to be going. I could list a
million things that I will miss while I am gone. But, would never have known the million and one things that
I would have missed if I stayed home.
Thank you Jesus for choosing me!
I am sitting in the dining hall at my newest home in New
Zealand. We arrived very early
this morning after an all night flight from Los Angeles. Somewhere in the middle we lost January
4th and yet you are still enjoying it. So, please enjoy something a little extra for me. 🙂
I am so excited to finally be starting this journey and to
be reunited with the January 2010 World Racers. The only thing I know for sure about these next 11 months is
that Jesus has captured my heart and called me to share His heart with the
nations.
Thank you very much for your prayers and support as I begin
this journey. I am praying that as
this journey goes on and I get to share the stories of the people I meet,
meeting the God that I love, that you too will let Jesus capture your heart.
