Well...I'm starting a blog. I've been pretty nervous about it and have written several drafts of my first post only to delete them and wait a few more weeks. But here it is: the first post. I'm writing so you can have an easier time keeping up with me while I'm in Kenya. In Kenya. I have only 6 more weeks in Georgia. I realized this last night when I had some friends over for pizza. I have truly amazing friends. I wanted to share my heart about going back to Kenya and I was only able to choke through tears and tell them how much I love them. As much as I want to be in Kenya and as excited I am about this new endeavor, I'm going to miss my people here a lot. I have so loved being in this community here in Rome and getting to know my friends and family again. God has blessed me with beautiful relationships that I will cherish forever. I really want to communicate to you that it's not that I'm leaving you, but that an extension of your life is going to Kenya. I want you to think when you hear of Africa and Kenya that part of you is there; that part of you being me. Because, really, the person I am right now is a result of God blessing me through our relationship.
So I leave for Kenya April 15. I'll be joining the BlueSky team there in Nairobi as director of Camp BlueSky. I'm completely stoked. This is a dream job. I have loved summer camp since I was 9 years old and never dreamed I could still be a part of it! Since my return from Kenya in September '07 I have prayed every day to go back. When presented with this opportunity I wrestled with the idea for some time. Even after I verbally committed there were a million doubts in my mind. Of course we all fight against those lies that cause fear and doubt, but I am daily receiving confirmation from God that I am indeed following Him. And God is faithfully meeting my needs.
Here are some things you can pray about with me:
-camp: guy counselors, program, campers, devotion guide, staff unity
-my family as we separate again
-financial support and that I'll do my part in asking and thanking
Thank you for reading and praying!
Hey there! Ryan and I have talked about you several times during our move. How is the support raising going? We would love to join in and help you! Call me when you get a chance or send me an email!
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