“Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,”
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
ISAIAH 54:10
So, the original title of this blog was “7 Days ‘Til I’m One Step Closer.” It’s been a busy week; what can I say?
So, what’s one step closer? TRAINING CAMP!! I’m leaving in about 5 short hours to head to Gainesville, GA to meet the people with whom I will be living for the next year. I’m excited and a little nervous, too. I have no idea what to expect. I had a dream last night that I met my new teammates for the first time, and they were all nine year-olds! I looked around, and all the other teams were made up of adults. I thought, This can’t be happening to me. It was kind of funny when I woke up and thought about it.
Wow, I haven’t blogged in a while. Sorry. You might be mistaken to think that not much has been going on for me. Yeah. I wish. What have I been up to? Let’s see. . .
working seven days a week
practicing like I’m still in college
getting really excited
lesson planning
buying gear
writing lots of thank you notes
performing like that’s what I do full-time
Breaking Free Bible study
freaking out
praying, seeking, reading
figuring out that I have nothing figured out
being amazed
being discouraged
having health problems (no fun)
talking to lots of people
So here’s where I am in a nutshell:
SUPPORT RAISING
I never imagined that on the day I leave for Training Camp that I would have I would have over $11,000 raised in support (including pledges, so keep sending them in). I am humbled, in awe, and reassured of this next step. I continue to pray for my squadmates who may feel discouraged in this area. I feel like I have done so little and yet the money keeps coming in. I don’t deserve it!
11.11@7
I am very excited about my fundraising concert on November 11th. Totally did not realize that it was on 11.11. Get it? 11 countries. 11 months. So cool. It was just one of two available dates that the chapel had. Go figure. If you’re in the area, you should come. The poster for the event is located on the home page of my blog (see link at left).
SPIRITUAL PREPARATION
So, this has been an emotional roller coaster ride since May. I know beyond doubt that this is where God would have me right now, and He has shown me through countless circumstances that this is so. His provision has been amazing. There have been troubles, though, worries and anxieties about things that I don’t see working out down the road. I have learned to surrender all to Him daily. It’s tough!
ONWARD!
Off to Training Camp today! I’ll be there until the 24th, and your prayers are much appreciated. I will try to blog something along the way to let you know how I am.
