Less then two weeks...

Oh my goodness, I just can't believe it!

In less then two weeks now, I'm going to be getting on a plane and flying to Entebbe, Uganda, Africa. For the first time.

Now this is the time frame when most people ask me if I'm nervous or scared about going to a "New, exciting place." I find that now I'm a little nervous, but I'm more excited than nervous. It's a happy mix between the two... You know what I mean? I am actually very surprised that I have the peace about it that I do. The Lord and my family have been the great foundation from which I am building up spiritually during this time in my life.


On Tuesday, I was babysitting for a family, and the father of the children came up to me and asked me "Isn't it dangerous there in Africa...I mean what are you guys doing for protection over there?” When he said that I felt shocked, what was he saying? After a few minutes I came to a conclusion that his concern was not my own. I know that God has a plan, and that going to Uganda was meant to happen, why can't he keep me safe there if it is his will? If he wants me to be safe I’ll be safe; and I will rest in the knowledge that he’ll be watching me the whole time.


Journaling I find is very important right now before you go somewhere (to bed even), because when you’re confused, flustered, or even angry the only person seeing the paper is you and God (and he's not going to tell). Looking back on my past journal entries from earlier this year I've found things that I've prayed about and left for God, really worked out into being something great in the end. Even if it's a major screw-up on something, or a need for love and forgiveness from someone, I've found when I give it to him it really makes life the way it was always meant to be.


I would like to ask for your prayers over this trip and this team as we prepare spiritually, and physically. Please pray that God will speak through us, that we would be his hands and feet and listen to his voice.


With Love,
Tikvah