I am amazed to think that I will be leaving in ONE MONTH for Kenya! Wow. How exciting! I am over half way there with my finances, and it has been so encouraging to have so many people come together and support me. Each donation really has touched my heart as I experience the giving nature of so many people. It challenges me to be giving at all times, as well. May I remember the gift I have been given and extend those same blessings to others!
Right now my mind has really been set on wrapping up the school year. It is sad to have yet another year done, and to think that I only have one year left here. It has also been fun to join Nate as he has been preparing for graduation and the next step in his life. He truly amazes me everyday.
There are so many things to do in the next month! I have enjoyed writing thank-you cards, being in contact with people I haven't talked to in awhile, and seeing where I can get my vaccinations the cheapest! Shots are never fun, so that's a touchy subject....
I am thinking about what to take, and how to save room to bring back a piece of Kenya with me (and if I at all could...I would bring back one of the children!)
As I continue preparing...I have been praying that God would be opening my eyes to every step of this adventure...from being so thankful for the gifts I have been given, to preparing to live without many conveniences I have here, to asking Him to really shape my heart to be a lifelong servant to others. What a privilege it is to work for the Lord...I pray that kind of work is my daily life.
