There have been many tears shed throughout the day today about some news the team and I received this morning. We’re coming home. It’s been very heart-breaking for me. I’m not even worried about the virus because I know God is waaaaaayyyyyy bigger than that little thing…but it’s what the virus has instilled throughout the world that frustrates me and it’s been hard to navigate through all of these emotions coming from left and right, if I’m being honest. Some things are just blown way out of proportion, but it’s in knowing that Holy Spirit will lead us with protection and angels coming from Heaven to surround and blanket us with another layer of protection gives some peace of heart and mind.
It’s been hard to not think about the fact that we’re going to be sent home from the field just when we were about to start ministry. We were suppose to be there this morning, but with all the chaos that’s been brought with this new pandemic, Adventures In Missions (AIM), has made the decision to send all of us racers back home due to safety precautions and making sure we don’t get stuck in foreign countries for who knows how long. We could leave tomorrow, within a couple days, etc. We’re on standby as of now. We don’t know the full details of it, either. AIM, our squad mentor, and our leaders are doing everything they can to get all racers back home safely.
It just breaks my heart to leave so soon and I can feel the heartache so much that tears are streaming down my face as I write this blog…but today was breathtaking at the same time. Went on a spontaneous adventure with a couple of the girls to ride elephants in such a vibrant and peaceful environment, followed by getting hugs from them (with cool pictures and videos, of course). It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever experienced. After that, we walked up and down Khao San Road, which is a really cool place to get some cool merch or little souvenirs or to just take a stroll through. We ate some authentic pad thai and wooowwwww that was amazing. I enjoyed it very much. Another thing I ate with one of my squamates were scorpions…yes, scorpions, but don’t worry, they were cooked and lightly seasoned hehe! Talk about being all spontaneous and touristy, right? I thank Jesus for all that happened today – the good and the bad.
Although my flesh is wrestling with uncertainty, I am so grateful to have people in my corner who remind me of what the Lord says about me, the radical faith I walk in that they see, the calling over my life, and who He says I am. It’s helped me to trust Him through the unknown because I’m known in the unknown. He knows me. He knows you. He knows what this world has come to. He knows the fear that’s being stirred around the globe. Jeremiah 29:11, “‘for I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’”
I would like to ask y’all to pray boldly and fervently over the team and I and all of the other teams as we depart from these beautiful countries.
This is all I have updates on so far. Will keep in touch via Instagram and Facebook. Prayers up. Thank you. See you soon.
