So I’m back in the States and not sure if I’ve really given time to process this past year. For me, its been an interesting mix of what to do next and catching up on my state of play i.e my finances, debt and responsibilities that seem to be in somewhat of a tailspin. Ideas for relocation…Atlanta? California? when, where, how? All these and more.
In the mountains of Guatemala, with out Yellow school bus that got us up there daily, where we setup
medical clinics daily for local villages and shared Christ with them.
Its been interesting having conversations that reveals just how much has happened in what seemed like a quick year of being gone. Multiple and multiple of friends engaged, some married and others both. A few with newly born babies and others, expecting and very pregnant. Some with additions to be excited for and yet, others losses to grieve. In all it is somewhat overwhelming. Although well expected that life goes on and did go on while I was gone. It just feels like so much happened.
On the other end, not having the people and community around to converse with and basically just ‘shoot the breeze’ (hang out) has been unpleasantly weird and somewhat depressing, especially since I seem to have a ton of time to myself these days. A positive end to this is I have that time to evaluate all God has worked in me this year and seem to be using it a tad well. It includes his relationship with people, mine with him and a deeper understanding of his love for me…and you – the love of the Father and ways I can more effectively reflect and share that love, giving him Glory here in America, in what will be the next phase of my life.
Loving on Kids out in Nicaragua Loving and Living life with the Asli natives in the Jungles of Malaysia
I should also note that there has been a change to my schedule. Unlike I originally posted about me going to Haiti in June, I have a change in direction. With what I believe is discernment and direction, in prayer, I have come to the conclusion that Haiti in not the next step for me right now.
I also do not have and was not able to raise the funding for the trip, which I’m really taking as confirmation to the direction I have not to go. It is interesting though, ’cause I really would love to go out to Haiti, but you see this has been a big part of my whole trip this year, this idea that “obedience is better than sacrifice”. So with that, I thank you all for your continued prayer and support that carried me through and still continues to. Also many of you that were obedient in not giving, thank you. 🙂
Scott being a father to the Helping to rebuild a woman’s mud house in Mozambique.
Fatherless in the Philippines A country that can still use a lot of help and support.
Although I’m no longer going to Haiti, in good faith, a flight ticket was purchased for me by the organization, and that would still need to be covered or I would have to personally cover it. So I am still in need of about $600 that would help cover that cost. Donations can be made online, or with a check of any amount to Adventures in Missions, with attn to my name. I do appreciate your giving and no amount is too little. All donations to the organization are tax-deductible. Please let me know if you can help in anyway.
At the end of the race, I got to take in some of God’s artistic nature. Lake Tahoe 🙂
As for me, I am home again. Well not quite sure where home is, but I’m back in the States. Please know that you are a part of the work that was and is still being worked and me being able to experience all that these pictures represent. So please feel free to drop me an email or note if any questions about the race or the whole trip in general, or even just to say hi, I would be more than happy to share.
