i'm here! I was checked into our hotel last night but couldn't keep a strong enough signal or a clear enough thought to update. Not promising my thoughts will be much clearer this morning, but I'll try :)
Yesterday was a long day of travel. MSP to ORD to HOU to Managua. The entire day was filled with small and large blessings. The helpful and friendly fellow at the ticket kiosk who patiently waited and walked us through weighing of our supply bags and ended up saving us $200 in overweight fees, kind and encouraging airport staff (at each airport) and fellow passengers who waited in long lines with us, a sweet woman who gave us her delicious box of very expensive tourist popcorn, fun and friendly banter within the team and (mostly) pleasant seat mates.
By the time I got on the plane leaving Houston, I was thankful to have been traveling with a group. I cannot say that I would have continued on. Although I was looking forward to a new experience and everything that goes along with that, it really hit me how far away from my girls I will be. And that it wouldn't a be a simple hop, skip and jump to get back to them. At this point, it seems this is where God is growing me in my trust in Him. Because that strong feeling of missing them didn't set in until take off, I had no one to talk to about my fears/feelings except Him. Turning to the bible and Trusting that He not only has my circumstances and protection under His control, but also my family's.
We encountered another group from NJ heading to a different part of Nicaragua. One of them has been to the same host station where we will be staying. She warned us that the last time she was here, they did not have a successful well strike. Please pray with me that this community will be ministered to by each one on the team and have a chance to hear about Jesus and that the well drilling will be successful.
Hoping to update again tonight after we are settled into the compound where we will be staying.
The first and second time I typed this it did not go thru, so I know this is worth trying again. I believe the seed of doubt was planted on purpose to divide and cause anxiety for you and your team members.....be strong and courageous.....stay the course. God has you all there at this specific time and place for a purpose and HE will use each one of you while you are there for HIS glory. I pray that this time there will be water where there was none before, just as there was when Moses tapped the rock and water flowed from it....there is nothing new under the sun....I believe He allowed the lack of water last time to cause the miracle of water this time to be even more of a blessing and there is a reason HE has you there!! We are praying here on this side of the globe!! Stay strong and rest in HIM! Love you friend!!
ReplyDeleteAmanda M.
I am so excited to see what God is going to do in you and through you this week! I know it is hard to be so far away from your family and I am praying specifically for all of the families this week. I am praying for unity within the team and that the people there will see Jesus in all of you. Know that there are lots of people here covering you all in prayer!
ReplyDeleteGracias mis amigas. ;)
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