As I sit on the plane and realize that this crazy journey has started, that in 30 minutes I will be in Atlanta, Georgia and I will be reunited with all my people, my family for the next 9 months and I’m sure for years after, my mind is flooded with emotions. I’m not going to lie, the last 24 hours have been heavy. The spiritual warfare is real. There have been many goodbyes and tears and last minute frustrations, but my gracious Papa, in the midst of the noise reminded me of His calm, quiet voice. At training camp He gave me this statement, and again today in the panic of leaving, “I have not called you anywhere you aren’t meant to be.” It’s so easy to think, “What have I gotten myself into?” “God never really wanted me to do this.” “This was all me, and it was a terrible mistake.” But today, today He reminded me of His love. Of His grace. Of His peace. Of His sovereignty…and that means sovereignty over EVERY aspect of my life. Not just the pieces and parts I want to give to Him, but everything. That Papa of ours sure knows how to take care of us, and I am so thankful for His reminder to rest in His arms as this crazy journey begins. So as I say goodbye for now, and see you later, I journey forward in the peace of my Father.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of getting me to this point. You have no idea how much each one of you means to me. Between hours of french fry dates, months of fundraising, and years of prayers and support, I wouldn’t be who I am today without each one of you!
I know many of you have been asking, so while I’m gone the easiest way for you to keep up with me is 1. by keeping up with my blog, and 2. emails at: [email protected]. I can not receive physical mail while on the field, but I would so love to hear from you by email!
Goodbye for now but not for forever,
Sarah
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. – Psalm 62:2
