4 days…
So with 4 days until departure date the stress is on.
Not only did I miss a blog post yesterday due to being under the weather, I am stressed about having this cold and going.
So let’s catch-up from yesterday-
Yesterday I got to see Alexa’s final soccer game for the season. What a proud moment. She did AMAZING!!!! You know how you hope that your child does their best- well she did, and it was so cool to hear the other parents cheer her on and get excited for her too. SO PROUD!!! The humidity yesterday was so thick- sitting/ standing watching the game was painful! I didn’t have on my new dry cotton/active wear, so I was miserable…I guess I should have tested out my new clothing yesterday J.
I have been so exhausted with this cold, and found myself in bed by 830pm last night- Hunter actually came in and gave me a hug and kiss goodnight. Is it bad that my 7 year old is tucking me in and giving me a kiss goodnight. Oh- I sure hope this cold goes away soon.
Life is so good. I can’t imagine a day without the love and support I have from my amazing family. My children make me so proud and just fill me up, they are full of love and life- and in a few short days I will encounter children who long for love, who are sick and dying- how can that be? How will I process that? How can I remember in those moments…What is God trying to teach me? I don’t know how to prepare my heart for that.
Today- another day closer to departure-
As I was leaving a meeting today- a co-worker asked if I was going to be at work tomorrow… Oh my goodness, there is only 1 day left of the work week before I am gone on the mission trip- YIKES! The questions and comments I keep getting are…are you excited? It is going to be so fun. Of course my PC response is, “Yes” to both. My true response is…I am looking forward to the life changing experience, but not excited to see the devastation. I don’t think it’s going to be fun, I think it’s going to be a lot of hard work, and very emotionally draining. I honestly believe I have been numbing myself to the reality of what is to come…because I can’t even imagine what it will be like. I have seen the videos, but the reality is…this will be like NOTHING I have ever experienced. I have lived a sheltered, privileged life, full of love, family, and support, and am going to the poorest country in the western hemisphere, where little is left- but there is still HOPE! I want to be able to sprinkle a little HOPE in someone’s life…even if it’s just ONE person. If I can do that, this trip will be well worth it.
Today, I will ask all that read the blog for an extra little prayer- would you mind sending me a little prayer that I will overcome this cold and be healthy for the mission trip ahead? THANK YOU.
Today’s closing verse: James 5:14-15
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
In Him~ Phuong
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