As I sit here writing I am still amazed that in just 7 short days I am heading out into this new journey. A journey to Kenya, one that seems to have taken quite a long time to come together! I am amazed at how faithful God is - He knew this plan long before I did. The steps I would take, the roadblocks that would come up and especially what I needed to learn before I actually left the country!

 

So my days have been in a state of chaos - packing, running errands, endless paperwork, saying goodbye to friends, celebrating birthdays, spending time with Paul, loving on my little chihuahua. The list goes on and on! But the best part has been spending some much needed longer amounts of time with my Heavenly Father. I have the chance to escape to my favorite park and just sit in God's presence. I will miss that park while I'm gone. It is a place where I can be alone in nature and just seek out God.

 

Oh those are the moments I cherish most - just me and my Father.

 

There are going to be many new challenges over the next few months, but as I look back God has walked beside me every step of the way. And I have no doubt He will continue to do so!

 

Just a quick note on Montana. I absolutely loved the trip this year. It was quite the adventure camping outside! But God was gracious to us and gave us a great week of ministry, of relationship building, of team building and most importantly I know the team came away having learned so much! I am already looking forward to next year! (maybe though without the tents - losing sleep over possibly hearing wild animals in the woods can take its toll on you! haha)

 

So all in all life is about to change, but with change comes growth. And that is something I can't wait for!

Please keep me in your prayers. I will be in South Carolina visiting my best friend, Georgia for 2 weeks for various training camps and then on September 15th off I head to Nairobi, Kenya!

 

I will do my best to update this blog and keep you informed. Please write often. It is exciting and encouraging to hear from people back home!