Almost Air Bound for Africa

 

After many months of planning, preparing (physically and spiritually) and praying the time has finally come for me to pack my bags, say my goodbyes, and set off into the beautifully created African sunset. My departure date is quickly approaching and I will be moving to Kenya within 6 short days. Over the course of this week, I can only imagine my limited time to be filled with late night packing, last minute drives down Hwy 9, several Starbucks runs, time well spent in the word, and many tearful goodbyes to my family and friends. I cannot believe it has already been almost 7 months since I initially started the application process with Africa Inland Mission! It literally seems like yesterday. However, I know that God has been preparing me for this particular time in my life throughout my entire existence, thus far. Going to Africa has been a dream and goal of mine for many years and the fact that it so close seems surreal. On one hand, I am thrilled that my dream is about to come true! On the other hand, I am so saddened and scared to be leaving everything I have ever known and say goodbye to all my loved ones at home! Nonetheless, I still must go and complete the task that I know God has called me to do! As I start my adventure, I find comfort in knowing that Christ will take care of me, because I am in his will, and there is no safer place to be or anywhere else I would want to be! I praise the Lord for keeping his promise that he has good plans for my life, especially as I start this new journey. I have no idea what my future looks like, but I know that no matter where I go in life, God will never leave me nor forsake me! Thank you Jesus. While I am clinging to his word, I ask that you please be in prayer for my family in the coming days! I think they need the prayers more than me, no offense Mom and Dad. I mean, I would be sad if I had to say goodbye to me too ;) I’m kidding! Well, only, sort of! Anyways, thank you again for all of your love, support, and what you have meant to me in my life! I look forward to writing to you all again soon, from Africa!