I can't believe my trip is already here. It seems like just yesterday I decided to plan this. I want to start by thanking all of you for your support both financial and in prayer. Please continue to pray that I go where God leads me and that I have the servants heart He would want me to have!
These last few weeks have been a blur. Packing 260 lbs into 4 suitcases is definitely not an easy task. Thank you so much to everyone for all the donations. I have tons of clothing, shoes, formula, medicine, diapers, medical supplies, crayons and the list goes on.
I am so excited to see what God has in store for me. I already feel Him stretching me in new areas, and although it's not always easy, HE is always in control. I just need to remember.. Deut 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” I should not be surprised by the fact that I have had so much peace! Yes there have been shed tears, but I know that God is with me wherever I go... yes He even follows me 12806 km all the way to Uganda!
I was reading my Bible the other day and this verse really hit me... Phil 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. I know that it is only by God's incredible grace that I have made it this far, and He will continue to strengthen and guide me all the way through this amazing journey!
It wasn't easy saying goodbye, I spent the whole day with the twins (Nellie and Viki) on Tuesday, they have finally learned to say Maman Nicole.... I hope they don't forget me. I spent some great quality time with my parents, and then Brian (my love) spent all day Thursday with me, doing all my last minute shopping and catering to my every whim :) He bought me a fantastic new devotional I cannot wait to dig into! I don't know how I am going to leave everyone for so long, but again, my GOD never fails me! He holds me in the palm of His hand. He is my comfort and my strength, really and truly He is all I need.
So please keep praying for me, I will blog and post pictures as often as I can. I love all of you! The next time I blog I will be in AFRICA!!
When is God good? All the time
All the time, God is good!!
