It's hard to believe that I will be in Haiti on Saturday - three days from now. I am sitting in Panera in Franklin with all of the luxuries and trying to imagine what life in a third - or fourth world country will be like.
This past year and a half has been quite a journey for me, spiritually, personally and professionally. This step on the journey of my life feels like the natural next step.
Two years ago I started to feel the pull to get rid of 'stuff'in my life. God started to show me what to clean out: unhealthy relationships, unused 'junk, and unworn clothes.
I had a garage sale and kept adding things to the tables set up in the driveway. As people bought treasures, that at one point I just HAD TO have, I ran in the house and grabbed towels from under the sinks, clothes that I could sell, the sewing machine that had not been used since I moved to Nashville four years ago, and the weed wacker that I used once. It felt good to de-clutter.
I left the three tables up from the 'driveway sale' and have been adding treasures for my next sale.To clean out my life of 'junk'. To open the eyes of my heart. To walk in His story.
I invite you to take another step with me as I take another step in this chapter of His story. Welcome...
God has been preparing me to go to this country. To serve those less fortunate than me.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Only five days to go...
I am sitting here thinking about all that has to get done before I leave for Haiti on Saturday morning.
I have piles of clothes and reminders on my bed and dresser in my bedroom.
And I have so much thankfulness in my heart.
A couple of months ago I sat across the table from Angie George, my friend and my pastor's wife. We were talking about the twists and turns that my life has taken over the past year and a half. Angie looked me in the eye and said, "if you could do anything you wanted, what would it be?"
It only took me a second to say, "Mission work". I am a missionary at heart. I love to serve. It is how I am wired.
I looked at Angie and told her that the timing is not right and I can't afford it. Without missing a beat she told me to get people to sponsor me.
And that is just what I did.
The most amazing people came forward and donated to help me pay for the mission trip. I am humbled. I am appreciative. And I am ready to serve.
Five more days and I will land on Haitian soil and work and love. Love the adults, love the children at Hands and Feet Orphanage, love the people I am serving with.
Only five more days...will you pray for me and my team? Will you pray that God uses us in a mighty way?
I invite you to follow along this journey with me. Grab my hand...we are getting closer to getting on the plane...
I have piles of clothes and reminders on my bed and dresser in my bedroom.
And I have so much thankfulness in my heart.
A couple of months ago I sat across the table from Angie George, my friend and my pastor's wife. We were talking about the twists and turns that my life has taken over the past year and a half. Angie looked me in the eye and said, "if you could do anything you wanted, what would it be?"
It only took me a second to say, "Mission work". I am a missionary at heart. I love to serve. It is how I am wired.
I looked at Angie and told her that the timing is not right and I can't afford it. Without missing a beat she told me to get people to sponsor me.
And that is just what I did.
The most amazing people came forward and donated to help me pay for the mission trip. I am humbled. I am appreciative. And I am ready to serve.
Five more days and I will land on Haitian soil and work and love. Love the adults, love the children at Hands and Feet Orphanage, love the people I am serving with.
Only five more days...will you pray for me and my team? Will you pray that God uses us in a mighty way?
I invite you to follow along this journey with me. Grab my hand...we are getting closer to getting on the plane...
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