One Week from Today...

In one week from today, I will be finishing up my retreat/orientation for Kenya.

It's hard to put into words the whirlwind these past few days have been.  God has been blessing my socks of with an incredible amount of encouragement & love from others.  It's honestly overwhelmed me, which, if I think about it is a really cool thing.

As I began packing my bags yesterday (and will finish today), I found myself staring at over 300 cards of encouragement, memories, stories, etc. that have been given to me to take along to Kenya.  In one week from tomorrow, I'll finally be able to open the first one(s)!!!

Life has been crazy, emotions are on end, but one thing continues to remain true: God is the God of yesterday, today, & tomorrow.  He is always there & has been guiding me (and really carrying me) through these past few days.  As I go to Kenya, I know that He is there with me.  He's clearly prepared the way & I am humbled that He has called me to partner with Him in Kenya.

One week from today could be intimidating as the retreat will come to an end & I will fly out next Friday.  And it is somewhat.  Yet the reality is, one week from today ends one significant chapter in my life (the waiting) and begins another incredible chapter!

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send?  And who will go for us?'  And I said, 'Here am I.  Send me!'" -Isaiah 6:8