So I’ve been thinking a bit about home as I’ve traveled and am starting to settle into Month 1 ministry. While I was at Launch, I was really struggling with the thought of leaving home, of leaving family, and of leaving friends.
It was excrutiating.
But once the final goodbyes were said, some of the sadness started to subside. Once travel day & 2:30AM shuttle time came, I couldn’t even think about or process any sadness. The flights were spent with napping and talking about our upcoming ministry. And guys, I am so stinking excited about our ministry this month, but I’ll write more about that later.
Once we got to Honduras, got our bags, and loaded up the van to our ministry site, it finally kinda hit me. I wanted to be home. Not go home, but be home. To be in the den with mom & dad and my favorite couch and blanket. To be able to sleep in my own bed. But I didn’t worry. I knew it was just the fatigue talking.
After only being at our ministry site (a children’s home) for less than 2 days, I was completely surprised at how utterly at home I felt. (Our hosts are an incredibly loving family). I was surpised that I felt comfortable in their presence in a way that I never would with a group of people at home.
Now, do I still miss family and friends? Yes. But I am utterly amazed (and totally shouldn’t be) that God has given me the grace to not be paralyzed with home-sickness. He has given me the grace and strength to find that my home is anywhere that His presence is. And guys, His presence, His Holy Spirit is alive and well in this home. This home is full of love, healing, and joy.
I can’t wait to tell you more about our ministry, but I have a little more processing to do. For now, please pray for our ministry and that we’ll be able to accomplish some of the goals we’ve set so that this home can expand and serve more children. Pray for the provision of equipment to accomplish our goals. Pray for emotional and physical healing (there have been some colds/viruses going around the past couple days).
Thank you guys so much for your continued prayers and support.
