Alright, So much going on in and around the household.
So much to talk about...
Flight plans... it's official! Leaving ATL August 26 at 9:45am!
Well, it hit me like a ton a bricks. Today, I was driving home from working at VBS and I was at the stoplight at hwy 84 and hwy 78. The sun was beaming through my sunroof, the song cruise was playing on the radio and I was completely content. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I even said- holy crap I'm leaving 59 days. This brought on the urge to just bawl. So, I embraced the moment and cried. Yes, my heart is softening. lol I'm heading in the this unknown territory in which I do not know what to do.
So, this whole leaving 'Merica has given me a little different perspective on life. As I have been on this journey of out with the old and in with the new. Old friends out and a new journey will bring me new friends. I finally have shaken the last of my old friends. Well, I am praying (and you can too!) that God brings in some awesome uplifting friends in my life.
I also have been on this whole forgiveness with mercy path. The regrets and strongholds that have held me for years are no more. I have forgiven friends, family and past mistakes I have made. (That's been a long time coming.) I don't want to leave this country without having a pure clean heart towards everyone/everything. It's #3 on my list of things I need to accomplish before I leave. Yes, I have changed but it's for the better.
I've been reading and preparing in prayer...
Yes, I admit I got through high school reading Cliffs notes, Spark notes, and Google. Yes, I used google to find summaries of books/articles. however, I am proud to say that I will be finishing all of my books by the time I leave. Yes, this is a little win in my book because I am pulling everything together for this trip.
I will admit, I have been super overwhelmed because this whole up and moving my life is crazy out of my comfort zone. When I moved last time it was easy because I wasn't moving thousands of miles away. I moved like 20 miles away. However, my prayer life has gotten way better and I am trusting the Lord for peace.
When I pray I pray for a few things
Here are the personal things:
- I've never really had girl roommates. Pray for unity and little to no drama. I'm not good at drama and dealing with all that jazz...
-That the spirit of mercy flows through me and that the spirit of anger just leaves me.
-That the HS takes me captive and moves like crazy.
-Homesickness... I won't be home for Thanksgiving and will get back just in time for Beth's baby (due Jan 1st or 2nd-ish)
- On that note: Pray for my mother. I know it's hard to send your last child overseas for 4 months at a time. Pray for peace, guidance, and for her not to send too many e-mails. :)
More about the trip:
- Pray for the people down there. Poverty is everywhere.
- Pray for the hearts of the kids/adults we come in contact with.
- Pray that God moves in way we can't even fathom. (That we become seed planters or maintainers)
That's it for now and if you're are still reading this incredibly long post. I'm proud of you reading this far.
Please know that I am incredibly thankful for each of you reading.
Until next time,
Mel
