We are very excited and humbled by having the opportunity to go on a mission trip this year. Micah and I will be going to the Dominican Republic at the end of March. This is something we have prayed about for a while and we are doing on faith knowing this is what God has for us. I have to admit, I've been faced with many questions like why? Micah made a good point "mom, I don't want to waste money and time just to come back the same. I don't want this to be in vain". I pray that we keep that focus. Our intent is to bring glory to God in whatever we do, here or there. It is an honor and blessing to be part of His global work. This is shaping up to be a very different experience for me all around and I'm going to need a ton of prayer. True to form, when you decide to take a step towards serving God full-out, head-on, no-hold-backs then you can count on some opposition. My prayer is that our eyes stay focused on Jesus!!!
We are going with a team from our church. There will be fundraisers along the way. Micah and I are also looking for side jobs to earn our money. Micah is a hard worker and is willing to do yard work (i realize it is winter...) or organizing garage, cleaning cars... etc. I'm not sure what I can do at this point LOL Baking/cooking is the only thing I could think of. I may get my "guiltlessjoy" back in to full swing. If any of my friends are in need of homemade healthy (or not healthy ha) baked goods please let me know.
Above all else, we need and covet your prayers!!!! Please pray for all 4 of us, an adventure like this always includes ALL of us! God is faithful!!!
