8 days.

As of today, I am 8 days away from the beginning of my trip to Africa. I am filled with mixed emotions as I sit at this old computer desk in this noisy house and think about my upcoming trip. I can barely find the peace inside my head to think.

Firstly, I am nervous. I have never been away from my family for more than 2 weeks. For this trip, I'll be away from them for an entire month. Not only that, but I'll be on an entirely different continent. Halfway across the world. It is mind-blowing to me that I, an 18-year old girl from Southern California, will be used by God in the remote areas of Uganda. My only prayer is that I would not let the absence of my family, friends, or boyfriend bother me enough to get in the way of the work am I called to do while in Africa. I am also nervous about getting sick in Uganda. I pray for a strong immune system and that I stay healthy while on my trip so that I may be used to my full-potential.

Secondly, I am SO excited! I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me to learn while there. I am anxious to meet as many people as I can and love everyone I come onto contact with. As strange as it sounds, I cannot wait to get there and have my heart broken. I want my heart to break for what breaks my Heavenly Father's. I want to be humbled by these peoples spirits. I know that they have so little but are grateful to even be alive. I can't wait to have my outlook and perspective on life changed, to receive a new found sense of gratitude and thankfulness for the things I have been blessed with. I pray that I will be humbled in every aspect of my life. I'm looking forward to growing as a person, growing in maturity, and most importantly, growing spiritually in my walk with God.

Thank you all for reading my blog. Your prayers and support are appreciated more than you could ever imagine. Thank you for everything, God Bless you!


In Christ,
Heaven