Dear friends,
For some strange reason, the song Danger Zone keeps playing in my head! I was going to title this blog, "the final countdown," but I felt the danger zone was more fitting. I have so little control over what happens in the next year, a can't even begin to predict what God is going to do. I can only trust that as I step into the 'danger zone' as His hands and feet, He will challenge me in deeper ways than my heart could handle now.
The last month has been a period of crazy transition, movement, and release. My job with MDA ended, and the next day I got on a plane bound for Minnesota. Spent some incredible, fulfilling time with the family, and got to really rest in the quiet. Came back to Seattle, and within an hour of landing, jumped into ministry with a high school team serving on Aurora. It feels good knowing I am leaving Seattle in a season where God is certainly moving and powerful, mighty things are taking place.
It has been so powerful to feel the hand of God as I pack, make last minute changes, say goodbyes. I feel so much peace. I know this is God extending grace, because my heart feels both full and calm, even in the midst of dramatic change. I have had to say goodbye to alot of things – my house, roommate, job, family, friends.. but I feel a lightness in my spirit that can only be Christ!
The day is coming soon. I board a plane headed for my launch on September 4th. Our whole squad (64 people) will meet in Chicago, and will all spend a final day training and head out for The Dominican Republic as our new first stop. By the way, our route was 're-routed' to The DR first,then Haiti, then Thailand and so on. I am holding on to very few expectations, because I honestly have no idea which ones matter and which ones don't – but I am thankful that I can hold loosely to hopes, knowing I can trust that whatever happens will be for the Glory of God, and I need have no fear of being disappointed.
I want you all to know how deeply I love and appreciate you. You, my support system – have been the voice that I have often needed to remind me of the truth, to hold onto hope, and to work hard for this dream. Your kind words, letters, phone calls, and facebook messages mean the world to me, and I will need them evermore in the coming months. Please continue! I will have facebook, email, and will certainly be updating this blog as I travel.
May God get all the glory. He has given me so much. Talk soon.
