This Girl's Heartbeat

Well of course I can't sleep. Lol. It's 1:11am Jan 1st and I'm trying to block out the fact that I'm leaving for Africa tomorrow so that my stomach will stop turning and I can actually get some sleep. Yeah, that's not happening. :) I spent the night with some of my favorite people on earth and that helped to pass the time but now alone in my room with nothing but quiet to listen to my mind is racing. I have no idea what to expect other than what Mandy has told me, but that's not enough. If you know me you know that I usually like a detailed plan to know what I'm getting myself into but I don't think anything can prepare me for what's about to happen in my life. I have fought back tears many times today thinking about what's about to take place. It's a bit overwhelming to be honest with you. The fact that I'm stepping out in gods will and fear has had no place in this is so amazing to me. I'm humbled that He's given me this opportu...

I've been collecting things all year and the time has finally come. Packing time! Thought I wouldn't have a rough time. Thought packing would be simple. I may have been wrong lol.

Hey Guys!  Two weeks and counting!  I'd love to hear from you.  Comment or ask questions on my posts and I'll respond.  Please keep us in your prayers as we emotionally, physically, and spiritually prepare for the trip.

Last night we got together and started organizing the suitcases to bring goodies for the kids. Medical supplies, soccer shirts and shorts, flip flops and toys. We can each bring two suitcases filled with donations and we have 10 more to fill!

Who am I that He is mindful of me?  I sit sometimes and just think about that. The fact that he hears me, sees me, knows my heart, my intentions, and my motives. He knows me better than I know myself. And he's merciful. He's a God of mercy and of the second ( or more ) chance. When I graduated in 2003 God called me to a mission trip but I talked myself out of it; fear won. About three years ago a friend of mine went on the world race and the calling hit me again. I still fought it and again fear won. But as I was looking into the world race, I was watching a film and one of the countries they go to is Uganda and I was captured. God immediately spoke to me and said GO!  And I freaked lol. If you know anything about me, I am a very cautious person. And Uganda was the last place this girl who is comfortable in her box was going to go. The pull was so strong but I kept it to myself out of fear..again. But God being God didn't stop there. Fast forward to last Oct and I'm s...

Hello World! (or just a few friends that will ever see this :))  So I joined the blogging world.  I've always wanted to do this but always thought "who would want to read my thoughts?"  This Africa trip gave me a good reason to start.  So I just wanted to say hi and to make sure to subscribe to me.  I'll be blogging until I leave for the trip and while I'm there.  More to come...