To Zambia on cake pops

    Well, I’m officially on my way to Africa. God did it. He is bringing me to Zambia on cake pops! I started to write on the way to Texas, but my laptop died and things have been so busy I haven’t had a chance to blog since I’ve been here. So, here it is 11:30 pm, and I’m sitting in Texas listening to a mix of thunder and “The power of our God” by Natalie Grant.  As I sit here listening, I am struck by how true the words are. I mean, I still cannot believe I m sitting in Texas on my first day of training, less then 36 hours away from being in Africa! To me it is crazy that God could bring me this far….from a dream, to reality. From leading me to go, to leading me there! It’s absolutely amazing! That truly is the power of our God!

     Never has spiritual warfare been more real to me then these past two weeks. For years I have been ecstatic to go follow my God, and do His work in Africa, yet now that I am 1 1/2 away from that ,I am suddenly filled with doubts. I know that is nothing more then warfare. I am still filled with peace, excitement, and joy at what I’m about to do, but I can honestly say it has not been easy. I have ever felt more lonely, sad, and frustrated then I am now.  Yet I know that this is what it will take to get me in God’s will and to get my walk where He wants it to be. One thing I keep having to remind myself of tonight is that ‘there are no goodbyes in Christ. Only farewells.” (Eric Liddell)

          So tonight, after a tearful good night to my family, I once more sought refuge in my Lord, and He has once more come near and comforted me. My peace and joy has been renewed. I can once more say I am  looking forward to what God has for me this summer. I know it is going to be an amazing, life changing experience. Thank you so much for all of you who have helped bring me here, and ensure that I could obey my Master and fulfill this call. For the glory of God!!

  “My sweet family, I love you guys and look forward to seeing you again! Thank you for always praying for me and supporting me. You guys have been wonderful throughout this whole process! Love you bunches!!!! <3<3”

“There are no goodbyes in Christ. Only farewells.”

Eric Liddell

 (I wrote this on the plane, but did not have internet to post it until today. )