I have a problem with not liking to vocalize my personal goals or dreams a lot of times because I feel like if I never vocalize it and then fail it is ok because no one really knew about it to begin with. In my mind this keeps me from feeling like I have fallen short or haven't accomplished things.
For instance, a personal goal I wanted to achieve before leaving the states was to be fully funded. That meant I needed to have $15,500 showing in my account. I told a few people that it would be my ultimate goal to be able to do this but it wasn't something I dwelled on. Looking back the reason I probably didn't dwell on it or tell more people was because of the obvious failure factor but also because I doubted. $15,500………yeah that's a lot of money. A whole lot of money. And I doubted I could actually raise that much support before January. This is clearly not a shining moment I am proud of. I was saying I knew God was going to provide for me yet I was doubting his provision. O me of little faith!
I realize none of the support I have received is contributed to me at all. I am beyond grateful that the Lord has put it on so many people's heart to support me. My father has been the one leading people to donate towards my trip. So I want to take the time to thank each and every one of you for being sensitive to the Spirit's leading and helping to put me out in the field. The stories told that are about to happen and be told are because of you guys. My greatest appreciation is to you guys for your sacrifice. You are about to make impacts all over the world. And I am honored that the Lord has chosen me to go as your ambassador.
And with all of that laid out there, with TEN days before I leave, my account stands at………
……..$14,065.84
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Switching gears, it is easy for me to tell my time at home is dwindling away quickly.
My mom keeps asking me what meals I want to have before I leave and making sure I get them.
Example: my family had a delicious steak and shrimp dinner last night compliments of the parentals.
And another way I can tell: I was told every person traveling the world needs a little surprise before they leave. So yesterday I came home to a package sitting on the counter from a very dear friend. To those of you who don't know me well, opening personal packages from the mail is the very best thing ever, they make me so happy! So yesterday I was ecstatic to get this:
And my favorite little note was probably this one:
Thank you Emily!
