He will sustain..

I've almost reached the one week mark, and oh my it has been crazy. I am so happy to be here...I know I am exactly where the Lord wants me to be; however, that doesn't take away the fact that there are challenges.

Adjusting after jet-lag, a new home, a new manual car (on the wrong side of the road), driving in a place I don't know, getting lost, car alarms, relationships, the list goes on and on.....

My Father is teaching me that this journey is me and Him. He is the one that will sustain me---He is the one I go to with my troubles, my frustrations, my anxiety, and every other emotion that hits me during the day.

This journey is so much bigger than me--He is writing a story, and I am simply allowed to be a part of it. The fact that He is all I need is something that I am experiencing completely for the first time. I am thankful for sweet friendships that He has given me--to encourage me and challenge me----but there is no better comfort than the loving arms of my Father.

Tomorrow I officially start working at the school! yay :) I'm very excited--I will be teaching first grade--it shall be interesting :)

Thank you for all the prayers! Please continue to lift me up....it is greatly appreciated :) Please pray that the Lord will give me strength and wisdom in different situations...pray that I will be able to show the love of Jesus to my kids everyday...

Almost There...

It is crazy to think that this time next week I will be asleep, half-way around the world, in my home for the next 14 months. Time has literally flown--it seems like only yesterday my countdown was at 80 days and I was applying for a visa. Here I am now just days away (I leave Monday and arrive Tuesday) from embarking on this new and exciting journey! So many things excite me--seeing the faces of those sweet kids, reconnecting with friends, making new ones, and so many other things. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me.

I sit here and think about all that has happened in the past few months to make this all possible, and I realize that without a doubt, that without God working through circumstances and the people in my life, Monday would not be happening. I am so thankful for each person in my life--the encouragement that has been given, the prayers that are being lifted up, the love that has been expressed in countless ways..I am unworthy. Plus, I have the worlds most amazing parents who support me completely in every decision I make and in every direction that God calls me---I am a blessed girl :)

I also want to say thank you to my sweet friends in South Africa---ever question I have had has been answered, every need has been met, you have all volunteered to help in whatever way possible---and I'm not even there yet. Please know how much your love and encouragement means to me as I begin this journey....I can't wait to see you all and begin building on old friendships and starting new ones!

So basically---thank you(I can't say that enough) to everyone who is reading this--every person in my life has played a part in this journey being possible. Thank you for loving me and supporting me--It is such a bittersweet moment--The excitement of seeing sweet friends and starting a new journey, coupled with the sadness of saying goodbye to my family and friends at home for 14 months.

I cannot wait to see all that the Lord is going to do! Thank you again for your prayers--I feel them right now :)