I have started packing. Yes this early. I don't want to forget anything. Because it never fails, when I take a trip, I always forget something. And this trip, there are no stores to go to pick up something. You just do without it! I am getting all the things I need for clinics, for my travels. Also getting my heart ready for whatever God has in store for me and the team.
Our first team left this morning. They are going to Tela to work with Pastor Franklin and his church. His church is doing so many great things in that community and he is planting churches there. God is definitely using him in so many ways. His church even sponsored their own medical clinic in the neighborhood with local doctors and nurses. So much is happening there.
I am on team 2 and we will leave next week. Pray for us to have safe travels and get through customs without any hiccups. Customs always makes me nervous. I don't know what to expect when we get there, I don't think I ever know what to expect, but I do know I will be helping those that come to the clinics to know Jesus and his love.
What I am not looking forward to? TSA..Atlanta airport...customs.
What I am looking forward to? Seeing old friends...back to basic nursing...being immersed in their culture..seeing the mountains and beautiful communities/people. And another good thing, I heard the roads are starting to get paved. So not as many dirt, muddy roads this trip.
I encourage you to look into missions if this has been on your heart. You will not only bless others, but you will also be blessed through the work you do for others.
1 Chronicles 16:24 ESV; "Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!"
Mark 16:15 ESV; "And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation."
Blessings to all,
