We were asked to write a blog about how we felt before
leaving on this mission trip. Here is what I’m expecting:
It’s
hard to know or expect what these coming 11 months will personally be like for
me. I mostly can base some general expectations off of the past and present
world racer stories; however, each one having a different experience. I know
that God will SURPRISE me and SHAKE my soul no matter what I read about the
race. My husband has really encouraged me not to put to many expectations on
this trip. Along with him, I agree that
if I do put too many expectations I might MAKE this trip instead of God MAKING
it.
I
have decided to share with you my “Daydreams” of the trip. I think about the
race pretty much ALL THE TIME! Here is what I think about.
(I just had my wisdom
teeth out. The vicodin just hit me full force.. I’m about to fall asleep any
second.)
………..Continued…..2hrs later
(Note: Vicodin is very strong and I look like a chipmunk)
help but think about….
- laughing
- crying
- spiritual warfare
- seeing how other people worship God
- being really sick
- being really healed
- seeing Jesus in all the people we meet
- touching a leper
- being loved by an orphan
- playing world football
- being saved by my husband (I picture Michael with a machete
and a snake) ..this is
really just a daydream…poor Michael - deliverance
- how this trip is not about me
- hugs
- seeing pieces of heaven in each place
- sleeping on mats with children
- finding truth within pain and doubt
- loving my husband even more; if that were possible
- being uncomfortable
- finding peace; seeing hope
- wanting my sister Angela to be with me when I see African
animals - how I want to eat a bug (with chocolate)
- missing my family and watching my brand new nephew grow up
- crying with a prostitute
- being scared to preach…but doing it
- not believing the enemies lies anymore
- freedom
- watching my husband loving people
- feeling awful for saying the wrong thing or hurting
feelings - being forgiven and forgiving
- skirts, flip flops and dirt
- God’s creation. Oh all the beautiful nature we will see
- surprises
- loving showers more than I ever have before
- learning how not to be jealous of others talents
- proclaiming freedom in Christ
- JESUS…JESUS…JESUS
- learning when God wants me to use my medical skills or to
ONLY pray - simplicity
- missing Wednesdays with Carissa
- feeling safe somewhere others may be scared of….but my future is secure
- seeing Jesus SAVE
time!
I will miss watching little Zechariah grow up!
