There is officially only 22 hours left until I board my flight to Colombia, the first of the 11 countries I will be going to this year!
I think it’s safe to say that I have slightly mixed emotions and that that can be expected. The overpowering emotion that I feel is that of excitement! I am excited to meet my team that is soon to become family, excited to explore new countries and most of all excited to see God work within the communities we find ourselves in.
The other emotion I feel is that of peace. A peace that surpasses all understanding. I have never before felt so confident, in knowing that I am doing exactly what I should be doing this year of my life, I cannot think of one other thing I should be doing.
However leaving behind family and friends for 11 months is not the easiest thing to do, but it is necessary. Along with that, will be the surrendering of my lifestyle of comfort which will be slightly challenging at first to say the least. This includes leaving behind a comfortable bed, good and easily accessible food, a constant roof over my head, any form of fashion, washing machines etc. But it is time I experience life in a way that so many less fortunate people would consider normal.
This trip would not be possible without the many people who have supported me in prayer, encouragement, words of wisdom and financially! Thank you so so much! I have been overwhelmed by the support and cannot even begin to explain how grateful I am! As a result of Gods grace and your generosity I was able to meet my December financial deadline. And I now have complete confidence that the rest of the necessary finances will be acquired. So thank you in advance!
I will be updating this blog after each country that I enter to keep you informed of where we are and what God is doing in our lives and the lives of others. Please subscribe on the left if you wish to be notified when I do post. The first 6 weeks of my trip may be a little quiet in terms of communication.
Goodbye for now! X
