::FLASHBACK:: Sept. 27, 2005 Exactly four years ago to the day I landed here in Spain for a semester abroad. So crazy! It was my junior year in college, my first plane ride and the perfect escape from the mess I was in at home. My mom always says I grew my wings here in Spain…she’s probably right. Up until the world race, I can say without a doubt it was the best time of my life.
I look at the person I was four years ago and don’t even recognize her anymore. Ah it’s hard to put into words, but plain and simple that girl was lost, depressed, lonely, hopeless and searching for something more. She loved Jesus and talked to him, but only when it was convienient for her. On the inside, she locked down all the hurt and pain, and wouldn’t open up to anyone, Outwardly, however, she lived happily, carelessly and passionately seeking FUN and so she embraced everything this place had to offer … new friends, new faces, and a new start.
And so here I am again. Spain. It’s beautiful. As my feet touched down here my eyes welded up with tears of joy and a smile on my face practically laughing out loud at the way God works. I always joked around saying Spain was my first true love as it has such a special place in my heart and knew someday I would return…but never would have imagined I’d be here… now,doing what I’m doing, living this life following Christ and a missionary of all things?! What?! 🙂
God has totally transformed my entire life. I know I say that all the time, but I just can’t get over it! It’s so incredibly amazing! God called me out, turned my ashes into beauty and bestowed on me a crown of righteousness. He chose ME!. It’s awesome. I’m so blessed!!!
Romania was amazing! I’ll write more bout that later. God did some real cool things there in my life, I feel like I left that place walking in deeper freedom, intimacy and empowerment . This next week here in Spain will be a preparations week. Classes begin on October 6th so this week I’ll spend time with the people here and serve however I can. I ask that you can pray that God prepares my heart for what He has in store, that I can contiune to Trust Him and HIS plans for my life and not my own and for health and rest..been a little sick lately…nothing serious, just a cold. Thank you.
I’m really excited for this all to begin and look forward to how it will change me even more.
Thank you so much for being a part of this.
I love you all lots!!
