Ready to Go?

Don't ask...  let me.  Am I ready to go?  Here's my answer.

It's so hard to describe how I'm feeling right now.  The infamous question of "are you ready to go?" has had me wondering what to say. 

Of course there is still much to be done before I actually board the plane, but the lists will be checked off and the bags will get packed, they always do. 

Yes, there was a horrific earthquake that shook the country to its core, but does that cause me to hesitate - not a bit.  

The culture shock, different food, people, scenery, lack of "conveniences"... bring it!

Then there is my heart.  How will it respond, react?

My fervant prayer is that God would prepare my heart and mind, that I would be open to His voice, His leading, His plan.  God only knows what will happen - but in answer to your question...

Yes.  I am ready to go.

Ready for this dream to become reality, ready to love with abandon, ready to have my expecations give way to the will of my Father.

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Practicaly speaking...

As I ended the Skype call with my team leader this evening I had to breathe an extra breath.  It's happening.

What a blessing to know God is preparing my heart, the eight other girls, AND our inter-team relationships, in advance.  Hailing from all over the country, yet joined with one mission and purpose.

Yesterday one of my teammates was randomly coming through my city.  We met up with each other over a cup of coffee - or in my case a frappe and she a dirty chai.  What a blessing already it is to share our prayers, dreams, excitement, concerns.

And in other news, my rain jacket arrived in the mail and my hiking sandals close behind.  I just can't wait to get that suitcase packed.

#2weeks

24 days

Life is surreal.  Only three short weeks and I board a plane for Kathmandu.

I'm not sure what to expect or how to even feel.  But I'm desparately praying that God would prepare my heart and mind for His plan and His agenda.  Nepal is a different place then it was a month and a half ago.  But Jesus, and His love, are the same.

The up and coming VisionTeam trip is still on the books and unfolding.  I have to admit I was a bit nervous that it would be canceled due to the devestation in Nepal, but those fears disappeared with emails from my team leader and a video conference call.

She explained the situation in greater detail and stated "God is definately in control of the timing of this trip.  You girls will be arriving at the perfect time.  The first response teams will be leaving and the people will begin the long and painful journey to recovery - emotional, physically and spiritually."

The day-to-day schedule will be different, but details have yet to be passed on.  My heart continues to trust that God is in control, and He doesn't make mistakes.

Thank you for your support and prayers.

Pertinent prayer requests for Nepal:

• Rest and energy for the Napali TinyHands workers, it's hard to take time to rest with so much work to be done
• Border station security - trafficking heightens during times of disaster
• Practical packing and essential "to-do's" before we leave

Fully Funded!

Exciting news to share!

If you're following my Facebook page, this will be old news, but I wanted to wait until my campaign page reflected the answered prayer - 100% fully funded.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to each one of you who donated towards this trip.  I am so grateful to have such a tremendous support group of friends and family.

The date is quickly approaching, nearly a month away - although I just want to get on a plane already.

Important note: the funds raised beyond the trip total will go, in whole, to the 2015 VisionTeam trip and Tiny Hands International.