Oh my

As the time draws closer, I find myself going crazy! I leave in 11 days and everything, seriously....everything, is making me think of Africa, South Africa, flying or missions. Like what, you may ask? Well lets start with Wednesday night. I was sitting at church, in youth group and people all around were just talking about random things. One of the guys says "Man, I'm really craving some Cheetos right now!" So that made me go "....mmmmmmm Nik Naks!" (Nik Naks is the South African and way tastier version Cheetos" Then, on Thursday, at work the cook was making spaghetti for lunch. While making this, it smelled exactly like a ground beef mixture that we often had for breakfast last summer in Africa. Today, my mom and I went to get the things I would need (by the way, Thanks so much mom and dad!) while I was gone. Everything was reminding me of the fact that I get to go back to Africa!

Even now as I type this, I'm thinking about Africa and all the glorious things about South Africa; the stars, sunrises, sunsets, Chockitts, Nik Naks, Pop T Corn, pap, Appletizer, Simba Chips, the people....just to name a few. But are all those the reasons I'm going? No! Not at all, those are just major bonuses! God has blown me away, several times. I feel so humbled that He is using me to go and share His love. Little, ole me. The girl who most the time, words fail. The girl who is still (not as much though) semi-afraid of almost anything. The girl who constantly struggles to have a daily Jesus time. But yet, He's having me go and share His love. Mind blowing!!!!! 


God is so good! In fact it that reminds me of a song, so I'll be sure to post it at the end of this blog! He has provided in some crazy ways and has taught me so much in this process! I'm so ready to encounter Him in a totally new way, ready to share His love like I never have before, and mostly...I'm ready to go and be the hands and feet of Jesus.

So those are my thoughts, on this Saturday with only 11 days to go. Things are getting crazy with the packing and planning and figuring out everything I need to do while I'm gone, but it's SOOOOO worth it! So if this post seems scrambled and all kind of jumbled together thats why. But thanks for reading! Thanks for your support through prayer, financially and especially encouragement! Seriously, I have had so many people be a giant encouragement to me in this process. THANK YOU!