It's 4:45 a.m. and I can't sleep!!! This week has been crazy, and I feel like I have so much to put down on paper. I have never been a journaler, or a blogger, or a writer of any kind. I feel not only a responsibility but also an incredible excitement to share this adventure with everyone that is supporting me, as well as to share what God is putting on my heart through all of this. This week has been full of realization. One, that everything is coming together so quickly, and I feel like the next 6 months of preparation are just going to fly by! I celebrated my 29th birthday this week, and holy moly the time flies, its a good thing I feel like I'm still 22 or I would start to think I was getting old :p My next birthday will, according to the itinerary, take place in South Africa!!! Two months ago I never would have imagined that I would have been anywhere but here, it's amazing how fast God works. I think my mom started to get a little weepy at the thought of not getting to spend my 30th with me. She is amazing, and I am so blessed to have such a supportive and loving mother and best friend.
Two, that God has put me in a place where I am surrounded by a very large support group that extends further than I was even aware of. It goes beyond my immediate family, all of friends, and my church, it reaches my clients, and inevitably the community that I grew up in as well. Even before actually starting to fundraise, I had one client pledge to give me a little bit extra every time I go in to clean for her, and another that is so excited for this journey of mine that he was ready to write me a cheque two weeks ago! (God bless you and your family Fred, we are so blessed by your extravagant generosity and hospitality everytime we see you) On Monday I handed out my very first fundraising letter, and immedately received a cheque for $100 and the offer of a 2 man tent if it is the kind I am looking for. On Tuesday I had an appointment to discuss vaccinations with my family doctor, received a prescription for 2 vaccinations that I need and proceeded to Zac's Pharmacy, our local independent pharmacy. I explained to Zac about the trip and asked if he would be willing to support me by waiving the pharmacy fees and just charging me for the cost of the drugs….and BAM! Just like that, he said yes! Everyone I tell is so excited about this, and I have received a multitude of incredible fundraising ideas and offers for help.
I feel so much gratitude for the favour that I am already being showed. The positive support is incredibly encouraging, and I have faith that the funds and everything else that I need for this trip will just flow in.
Luke 12 : 27-32
27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28 If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? 29 “And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. 30 For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. 31 But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. 32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Just imagine! It's His good pleasure! He knows every single need I have and loves taking care of me! What an awesome Dad!
xx
