Here are some of my requests:
- God's continued blessing on this process and that we would continue to feel His presence each step of the way.
- Safe travel, on-time flights, health for all of us
- Rest... we are all very tired.
- Gebeyehu! Oh the changes our Joshua Gebeyehu faces.
- That I would ask all the right questions, and that I would be protective, but not over-protective of Gebeyehu.
- Smooth transitions.
- That each of us would see and feel God in a whole new way.
- That we would be a blessing to those we encounter.
- That we would be able to gather information to help ease the wait for parents here.
- For fun, joy, and laughter.
- For peace of mind and heart for all of you - my family and friends waiting for us to return. (I know it is hard not to be going for some and worrisome that we are going for others.)
- For a successful surgery on my sister-in-laws hand.
- For final VBS preparations at my church.
Oh friends, I could go on and on -BUT I do not feel like I need to. He has this all covered. I have no idea what the next week and a half will entail, however my heart is filled to overflowing with peace and joy. I am so excited to walk through this journey just to see what will happen along the way. It is a privilege to GO, to SERVE, to FOLLOW, and to TRUST. May God truly be glorified through this trip.
*** I have so appreciated the cards, texts, emails, and verbal prayers that have blanketed this week of travel preparations. I have gotten more done than is humanly possible. I am feeling calm and excited, no anxiety. Please do not stop. I need you to pray us through every step of the way.
TOMORROW WE LEAVE!!!!!!
Tonight we will be sitting around a campfire at our favorite lake eating s'mores. What a fun way to celebrate the last day of school!
