It’s Friday night and I leave my home in Mississippi Monday morning. I have two more days here with friends and family before starting this new adventure and journey God has called me on. It is so exciting!! I am excited about a lot of things that come with this journey, but I’m mostly excited about all of the people I will meet and love on during this next season of my life.
For the first month I will be in the Philippines working with a ministry called Grow International Ministries. You can check out there website at www.growourworld.com.
I wanted to take a minute before I leave to answer a few questions that I have been asked by numerous people.
1) Will I be able to communicate while I’m gone?
Yes! There are several ways I will be able to keep you all updated — Blog Posts, E-mail, FaceTime, iMessage, and Skype. I will only be communicating when wireless internet is available. How far away the nearest internet and how frequently I will be able to get online will be different each month. It is very important to me that I am present where I am at so wifi and internet will not be the number one priority during these next 11 months. Please feel free to send me emails and messages and I will reply as soon as I can. I would love to hear from my friends and family throughout this time.
2) Am I ready?
Of course! I am as ready as I can be without knowing exactly what will happen during each month. I know God will be by my side every step of the way!
3) Am I nervous?
It came off an on, but not so much anymore. I know I am supposed to be going on this journey and I know God carry me every step of the way.
4) Am I fully funded?
No! I am not. As you can see I still need a couple thousand dollars to complete all 11 months. To donate please click “Support Me”. All donations are tax deductible and there are no processing fees for online donations. I appreciate any donation and support!
5) What countries am I going to?
Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Bulgaria, Moldova, & Romania. This route could possibly change order or destinations throughout the year depending on varying factors.
6) When will I return?
I am not sure yet. We are just barely getting started! We won’t know that date until closer to the end of the trip.
7) How long will I be in each country?
Roughly 3-4 weeks (may vary due to travel time to ministry location).
8) Which country am I most excited to go to?
I am most excited about the Asia countries! I have been drawn to these countries throughout this time preparing for the trip.
9) Why do I need a tent?
Each month will be completely different. Some months we could be sleeping on bunk beds, others we could be sleeping on the floor (on our sleeping pads). Some months we could all be staying in one big room and tents would serve as bug nets and “privacy” ‘rooms.’
10) What will I be doing each month?
Each month will be completely different. The ministry work we will be doing will look different, sometimes even day-to-day. We could be working with kids, elderly, hospital patients, prison inmates, human trafficking victims and/or survivors, teaching, helping build micro-farms, building houses, sports camps, pub ministry, holding babies all day, etc. The community need is where the focus will be.
11) What will I do when I get home?
I am not sure yet. There is absolutely no possible way for anyone to know what will happen to their life in one day or one month, much less one year. And I am perfectly ok with that. There are many dreams I have and things that have been placed on my heart and I can only wait to see how God unfolds it all.
Thank you for everyone who has helped me get this far! Please continue to pray for me, my team, and my squad. I ask that you prayerfully consider donating and supporting me financially. Like I said, I still need a couple thousand to be fully funded. Every little bit will help! Thank you for reading this and I can’t wait for you to be apart of this journey with me!
