My dear friends & family-
As I prepare for my journey, I have come to a realization, not only is this trip a leap of faith for myself but for my family and friends as well. Before I applied for this trip I was fearful of the unknown…
Would I be safe?
Can my body handle this? (Let's be honest, it's a little pathetic)
How will I manage being away from everyone for 11 months? (I'm independent but that is a long time)
Can I emotionally handle what I'm about to see? (I'm a worrier)
I think I can confidently say these are all questions you have thought upon hearing about my newest adventure. Let me clarify something: Your feelings MATTER to me. I APPRECIATE when you express your concerns to me. Why? Because it shows me that I have been blessed with amazing people who truly and genuinely love me. People who care about my overall well being and safety.
Here is the tough part; I don't have answers for you. My confidence comes from faith, a belief that I have been called by the Lord God to this ministry. A Lord God who cares about me and cares about YOU. Since the moment I saw the website (literally) I felt I had no choice but to apply. Upon being accepted, I also felt confident this is what I am supposed to do. I cannot adequately express the JOY I feel when describing this trip but it is only through faith that I haven't questioned whether I made the right choice.
I invite you to have faith with me, faith that God loves you and the people around you (including myself). I pray for peace and assurance to rest on your hearts.
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
The Lord be with all of you." -2 Thessalonians 3:16
I acknowledge this journey is an emotional challenge for not only me, but you as well. Question: Will you join me? (I hope the answer is YES because I sure as heck can't do it without ya)
