Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the day!!! Today is our last day of outreach preparation and we load up the bus first thing in the morning (5 am) for the Chicago airport! I can't believe it's finally here! 

Please keep us in your prayers! A couple of people have been sick. A lot of people still need most of their finances. And packing and getting ready for 2 months overseas can be pretty stressful, so just pray for peace for us. Thanks! 

Financial Update: as of right now I still need $1,044 by tomorrow!  

If you'd like to make a tax deductible donation you can do so here: 

http://www.ywammadison.org/donate/

(Please put my name in after clicking on "I want to direct my donation to" after you have submitted the amount). If you don't see that just message me the amount you sent so I can let them know it's for me. 

Thanks so much! 

Countdown!

Days left until Uganda!!!

And I still need a little over $1,000!

(Many have asked what happens if I don't get the money in time. Well, then I can't go.)

But I am confident that it will come in just in time. Not sure how, not sure who will give, but I do know God has called me there so He will provide! He knows what He is doing! I don't want to admit it, but really I need this. I need to fully rely on Him. I need to wait patiently. I need to do the possible, and wait for Him to do the impossible. NO, it's really not easy. As every day goes by, I'm thinking, "Well, God isn't it about time for that money to come through? Today would be a good day!" But He knows what I really need! He knows! 

I really can't wait to see what God does! It makes me really excited!  Oh, and by the way, even if I don't end up getting the money on time, December 30th (the day we leave), God is still God and He is still good! He just may have another plan. And His plan is always better, even though it is hard to see at the time. He is God, and I am not. Why do I even worry??? Probably because I don't fully trust Him. God do what you need to do. Grow my faith and my trust in You! Thank you so much for providing everything I've needed these past few months (and my whole life)! You are AWESOME!! 

God I trust you!

"You hold the universe, you hold everyone on earth. All I need is you Lord."

Days Until Outreach...

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1 More Day!

I leave tomorrow!!! 

I still can't believe it! 

So I haven't been posting very much lately because I've been trying to enjoy my week off work (which I really have been!), get my packing done, and spending time with family!

I leave really early in the morning so this is my last day to get everything done!

Here is a snapshot of my packing:

This is only 3/4 done. I have to actually get everything that is in the containers into the suitcases, and as you can see the big suitcase is already slammed full (I may not be able to close it!). So that will be my day! Oh and the final goodbyes and actually trying to get some sleep tonight, (which may not happen considering my whole life is changing and I won't be able to turn off my brain!).

Please keep me in your prayers as I travel. Anytime we do something for the Kingdom the devil won't approve, so pray for protection, comfort, and peace in this decision to follow Him to YWAM. And if you can also keep my classmates and teachers in your prayers, they are coming from all over the world for this training course. Some have already left or are leaving for Wisconsin in the coming days!
Thanks!

Hopefully I will get a chance to post tomorrow while I'm traveling, but if not, see you on the other side (Wisconsin!).

4 Days!

I leave in 4 days!! 

Last minute preparations are getting done.

Dentist appointment.

Hang out time with family and friends.

Packing, packing and more packing.

It's finally starting to sink in that I am leaving... for a long time!

Even though it is scary, I am so very excited for what is to come! 

Most of all I am so excited to see how my relationship with God will be impacted in such an incredible way as I seek Him and serve Him at YWAM! I can't even imagine! 

Thank you Jesus for this opportunity!

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10 DAYS!!

I leave for Wisconsin in 10 days!! 

The goodbyes have begun.

The packing has begun.

The emotions I'm feeling have become more real.

I only have 3 more days of work! 

Wow, how did that happen? I'm really going to miss it there!

I am so excited for what is to come, 

but of course nervous, anxious, and uncertain. 

But that is totally normal! I am human! 

I am not better than anyone else because 

I'm making this decision to drop 

everything and live as a missionary! 

It will be hard, and it will be amazing!

YWAM Tuition Paid For!!

Thank God! My YWAM tuition is now paid for!! 

I'm so very thankful for all my amazing supporters and an amazing job! 

Now all I have left to raise is my outreach fees ($4,000) by December! 

Be looking for more fundraisers and newsletter updates! 


Wisconsin in 14 days!!!!!!!!

Counting Down...

So, it's just 21 days until I move to Wisconsin!!! Seriously? 

I just put in my 2 week notice today at work! I have to admit I was a little sad!

Even though work can be work some days, I really enjoyed my job, and I had the privilege of working with some incredible people! I am really going to miss all the staff, children and families at the child care center! I will not forget what an amazing 6 months it has been! Thank you God for giving me this job! 

But... I am excited as well! In just 3 weeks I get to travel up north and spend some time with William and his family...

Then go meet the awesome staff and students at YWAM Madison! I can't even imagine all that God is going to do there! But, of course, it's that how He works? :) 

Mural hanging at the training center!

My new home! The Training Center/ Madison, WI.

(Tonight we some of the students that will be attending this year's YWAM training school and I will be "meeting" each other on video chat! I'm excited to get to know them better before we actually meet!) 

Update on Funds: 

I now have $2,960 out of $3350!!

Thank you so much to all who donated, participated in my fundraisers, or bought something from me!

I couldn't have done this without you! 

$490 left to go, for the training course!

(Then I need to raise about $4,000 for our overseas outreach, which is due in December!)

2 Month Countdown!!

I Just bought my plane ticket to 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin! 

In exactly two months from today I will be sitting in an airplane bound for Wisconsin! 

I will be leaving my whole life behind to follow God's leading, 

there is nothing more exciting (and hard)! 

Over North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland (to change planes)...

 then West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and finally landing in Milwaukee! 

All in only 5 short hours! 

(Yes...flying still amazes me!)

I am so thankful that I get to spend the weekend with this precious boy...

William

And his incredible family...

before they take me to Madison

 to begin my YWAM Training! 

Thank you Bridget (and family) for your willingness to open your home to me and bring me to Madison! You are such a blessing to me!

So, It's official now, no turning back! 

YWAM, Madison here I come!

And no matter how scary, or uncertain that may make me feel, I know it's what I'm supposed to do!

I know it is going to be the most amazing experience in my life (so far)! I cannot wait to "Know God and make Him Known"! 

And the people from all over the world I will have the privilege to serve with and learn with are going to be such an amazing blessing to me! We are going to have some incredible stories of how God brought us together, how He provided for each and every one of us, and How faithful He has been to us! I just know it! 

62 days till take off!!

And in case you are wondering, yes, I do still have a lot of money to raise before then! Check my sidebar for the amount needed. 

If you would like to give, please message me or go through paypal by pressing the "donate" button at the top of this blog.

Thank you!!

Welcome

Welcome to my new blog! As you know God is calling me into foreign missions and I will be attending a Missionary Training School with YWAM (Youth With a Mission) starting in September.
I plan on using this blog to update everyone about my adventures during my training. 

I have already begun the countdown, of course! 

In 87 days I will be in Madison, WI along with about 40 other students from around the world ready to begin our DTS (Discipleship Training School). All I can say is I am very excited!!!

Check back soon for more updates and information!