I’ve been searching for words for awhile now for this blog. And really the best way to describe my emotions right now is bittersweet. You know what it means to be bittersweet, to feel sad or melancholy but underneath that is a glimmer of excitement or happiness. That’s me.
My last day of work was last Monday, I’m leaving on my trip in 2 weeks for 11 months, I’ve begun saying my good-byes, I love holiday sales but I can’t buy anything because I know it’ll just sit for a year…all bittersweet. Bitter because I’m quitting an awesome job, with awesome people that I’m going to miss tremendously. Bitter because I’m leaving friends and family behind that have been instrumental in getting me to where I am now. And bitter because I like buying things:) Sweet, because all of these are sacrifices to God. Sweet because this is just the beginning of an exciting journey that the Lord has for me.
I figured it would be easier to catch everyone up on what all is going on if I just organize everything by thoughts:
– My last day of work was last Monday. Honestly I feel good about it for several reasons. My friend who really needed a job got one out of it, he’s probably more qualified for it then I am, and everyone is super supportive of my calling and it really warmed my heart to see their love for me. I’m going to miss them all!
– I went with Mike and worked with the Salvation Army toy store and had a blast. Honestly that was the first time I felt in the Christmas spirit all season.
– I was finally able to go with my other friend Mike and help teach kids circus adagio. It was so much fun to work with these kids. Also a good idea was shared with me, that my team can use this stuff to attract kids and people during the trip and build relationships. Watch out team Manna! You don’t know what you’re in for.
– Apparently I started an epidemic at my church of a nasty 24 hour stomach virus, fondly dubbed Dixon’s revenge. So far the count is up to 8 people that I know of(not counting Beth who got it twice).
– Yesterday I got my head shaved. People ask me why I did it…I say, why not? No bed head, easier to spot lice and ticks, I can make a bottle of shampoo last like 6 months, and its harder for some Haitian to get a lock of my hair for a voodoo doll.
Please continue to pray for me. If you want specific things, on the 28th I’m speaking at our celebration service. I don’t know what I’m speaking on but whatever it is it needs to come from the Lord. Pray that I could stay focused and without distraction. I’m finding that for whatever reason now that I’m on the verge of this huge trip for God I know longer want to spend time with Him anymore. Spending time in prayer and the word is like pulling teeth for me, and I need that to prepare my heart for whats coming up.
Thank you all for your prayers. Unless something happens that I have to blog about, the next time you hear from me I’ll probably be in the Dominican or at least en route.
