The race is half over! what?
I am halfway there and livin on a prayer…. that my heart continues to grow.
Over the last six months I have been blessed to meet amazing people that have not only left a footprint on my heart, but have moved in. With the pain of each goodbye I have felt my heart grow to make room for all of the special people God has placed on my journey.
Goodbyes have been the hardest part of my race. The sadness and pain I feel leaving a country at the end of the month hurts and always leaves me faced with the temptation to not get attached the next month. I remember leaving Swaziland in tears and telling myself that when I get to India I will not become attached to anyone because my heart needed a break from the pain of goodbyes. Well God did not allow that to happen because He knew I would look back at the end of the month and feel worse if I did not love people well, because I was consumed with my own emotions. The same pattern has held true the last three months of this race from Nepal, to Thailand, and Thailand to Cambodia.
The transition at the start of this month from Thailand to Cambodia was extra difficult. In a real honest moment with God on our 32 hour bus ride here I told Him that I did not know if I could handle anymore goodbyes, but I will continue to purse, and to love. But He had to make my heart grow to make more room because I honestly felt like it could not handle anymore. And that is just what He has done. This month my team teaches English to university students here in Cambodia though the Gospel. I love each and everyone of our students, and I love our host family so much. I know the goodbyes will be hard, but loving them is so worth it.
My prayer for the second half of this race is that The Lord continues to grow my heart. He never gives up on me, and therefore I will never give up on showing His love.
Month 1 South Africa. People I will never forget.
Month two Swaziland- My buddy Sakhilie. I love this little man so much. One of the saddest goodbyes I have ever said.
Month 3 India. The many Children of CCH who hold a place in my heart. Especially these two brothers Mudhu and Pavon.
Month 4 Nepal
I visited these little ones everyday, and by the end of the month the oldest boy was reading the Bible and asking us questions about Jesus. I also miss our host and most of all their little girl.
Month 5 Thailand-
The wonderful staff of Zion cafe. I really miss them and the kids from the slums.
Month 6 Cambodia- My team with our amazing host at church
In order to go to continue the race and travel to the last five countries I am still in need of about 1,200 before July 1st. If you would like to donate please click the donate here button located on the top left of the page under my picture. Thank you so much. Any amount is a huge blessing.
