Absence makes the heart grow fonder?

Did you miss me? My life/schedule has been a complete whirlwind lately. I've thought about sitting down to write a post, but quite honestly didn't have a topic, or the time to do so.

I hadn't realized how much I missed all of you! ;)

As for an update. Hmmm...where shall I begin.

God is moving, and in big ways right now. In less than 2 weeks from now, I and 14 others will be serving in Guatemala. We've had our 6 hour team training day including, but not limited to: holding hands while blind folded, all the while walking on rocks, climbing hills, jogging, and dodging branches. Talk about team bonding.

Stories were shared from the team members that had gone on the trip last year. Stories of visiting single moms who had been raped, and left alone to care for the babies. Stories of large families living in huts with an open fire in the middle of the hut. We've been forewarned that we'll be individually called on to share our testimonies. Only one other team member knows my personal story. I don't know how or when my time will come on the trip to share, but I know it will be life changing. I'm already praying for that family that God will put on my path. I'm praying for the clarity of thought and speech, and for God's unending love and mercy to be obvious to all that we're in contact with.



I would covet your prayers over these next few weeks for protection and safe keeping of all team members, and most of all that we would answer whatever God calls us to do while there. I will post entries from the trip once I return.

Between the Guatemala trip, starting school again, working 6 days a week, and keeping up with friends, life is busy. I know it will most likely be this way for the next 3 years or so, and I'm definitely grateful for all the opportunities, but I'm also looking forward to the time when life slows down a bit. I am so excited for a whole week of getting back to the basics of life...loving on people. Laying down all selfishness, hectic schedules, the woes of everyday life and serving others. I can't wait!

I have one more post in mind before I leave for Guatemala. Stay tuned...

Blessings!

"If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered."

Proverbs 21:13