So I am less than two days from launch….and I feel like Megan from bridesmaids after taking nine puppies, "I think I overcommitted with 9, 6 is a comfortable number."
11 months, maybe I overcommitted…..its such a long time.
11 months without stable contact with friends and family.
11 months away from a normal routine.
11 months without the luxury of America.
11 months without certain freedoms.
The birthdays, the weddings, the babies being born, and a lot more important events I am going to miss while away.
One of my biggest fears is that I will miss something big while I am gone, some major event will happen and I won't be here for it.
BUT…..
I have so much more than just what I am giving up.
I will have:
11 months of community.
11 months to meeting the Kingdom of God in a new way.
11 months to come face to face with a God who loves me.
11 months to devote completely to Him.
11 months of new food and new places.
11 months to be pushed out of my comfort zone and into the arms of a Father who loves me.
And I am reminded that while I may miss big events here, and that yes I am going to miss some milestones in others lives, something will be going on in my life.
I have a front row seat to the things that God is doing around the world and through me.
I will have milestones to accomplish and things to do.
I am reminded of the verse in Matthew 10:39
"Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his l
ife for my sake will find it."
So with less than two weeks away to launch, with all my mess that is preparing, and realizing i won't have it all together before I leave….all I can say is
HERE WE GO!!!
