One Week...

One week from today I will be flying out of Chicago off to the land of Uganda! Exciting, nerve racking, amazing, and all other possible emotions all at the same time. Yesterday was my official send-off by my church and wow...the support I have is a gift from God. Having so many people praying over me, hugging me, crying with me, encouraging me, and supporting me is truly beautiful. With the past six months or so of living in my hometown of Ladysmith, Wisconsin has been wonderful. I am so blessed by His faithfulness to use me when I am willing to be used by Him and to continue to draw me closer to Him. This final week of being in the U.S. for a while consists of final farewells, packing...much packing, sending out some support letters, making final arrangements for travel and finances, spending time with my family and friends, and most importantly allowing the Lord to continue to prepare my heart for what is next. My words are not adequate to express my appreciatation to all who are supporting me with their prayers, financial gifts, and encouragement. But even more I lack the words to express my thanks to my living God who makes all these things possible and has called me to go upward and onward with Him!