The Beginning...

Well, here goes...I am not exactly sure how to do this whole blog thing, but I have decided to give it a shot. I do love to journal... I tend to "itch" if I can't get my thoughts out of my mind and down on paper, but putting my thoughts and experiences on the Internet for everyone to read.... Well.. It makes me feel a little vulnerable. Blogging will definitely be an adventure, right alongside of going halfway around the world to Africa.

As I look back on the past two years of my life, I have realized that I have been in a "waiting" period. Other than getting into graduate school I was not exactly sure what I " waiting" for. I loved my job and the precious friends I had made, but I was longing for something more. Who knew that God was using the people and circumstances around me to prepare me for an adventure of a lifetime.

Around Christmas, God placed a yearning on my heart to work at an orphanage. I knew that I wanted to go love and serve others this summer, but I had no idea where. After lots of research and prayer, I made my decision... Africa is was. I felt sure that I was doing what I was supposed to do, but I prayed that God would provide the confirmation that I was indeed on the right path. I tend to second guess myself, and I needed to hear from Him. There have been many stepping stones of confirmation that God has used to pave the way to Africa. From getting permission to miss the first week of work to the financial burdens of the trip, I have seen God's hand in this endevour every step of the way.

I am not exactly sure what all is in store for me this summer, but I am ready for this life changing adventure and to experience everything that God has in store.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you future and hope. " Jeremiah 29:11