For both of us the past three months have been full of stress and uncertainty. I decided to apply for a year-long volunteer visa. The process was long and complicated, and I seemed to run into obstacles with every effort I made. I was so confused because I knew in my heart that God wanted me in this place but I wasn’t sure for how long and that maybe this was him closing a door.
Thanh Thuy had a far more stressful time. Twice she booked flights home and twice they were cancelled. While she always served with zeal her heart was back home in France and was struggling to stay motivated. But I watched her with such admiration as she stayed constantly faithful and prayerful through her suffering, never doubting for a second that God had a plan and that his plan was best.
Praise God for putting us both together because I don’t think that either of us would have gotten through this season were it not for our unlikely friendship. Encouraging one another, praying, supporting and getting on with serving. We agreed that though we wanted opposite things we each needed to let go and entrust it into God’s hands.
A week later on the exact same day God granted us both the desires of our heart. Within 24 hours Thanh Thuy was given a place on a humanitarian flight for the next week,my visa was approved, and I received an option that would cover me financially for the year. Crazy.
Thanh Thuy is now home safe and sound in France. Although I miss her a lot, I am SO happy for her. I learned so much from her and I am so grateful to God for how he cared for us and taught us in the waiting.
Also, if you haven’t already figured it out… I’M STAYING!!!
