Vulnerability alert. I must admit over the holidays I had a few moments of doubt and discouragement over the trip. I began to doubt my resolve, doubt my personal ability to endure the unknown and doubt my personal safety. These moments have been brief, but I would be lying if I didn't admit they existed. I read a great reminder this week from an ancient text "let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything". There really is no doubt at my core regarding my assignment to this team. My doubts come in momentary weakness, and I have been truly encouraged by God's faithfulness and a peace that transcends.
As I typed an email update tonight, it hit me that just 67 days remain before our team steps on a plane and takes a 35 hour ride to the other side of the planet. We have a team project in January, serving the community of Lafayette. We will complete a culture training class in February. Then it's time for last minute preparation for travel. Much more to come in the meantime, including photos, stories and insight to our trip.
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