round one.

africa sharing. church one. neah bay assembly of god. after a weekend of wonderful visits at my aunt and uncles... 10:15 sunday morning: as aunt jeanne and mom walked out the door to church, jeanne says something about me testifying in church. they leave. ok. great. and for the next few minutes there's a wall in my brain. what do i say? an hour and a half later, i fumble around for words in front of fiftyish people and make it through.. BY GOD'S GRACE! the good news is: it broke the ice. my stage fright has diminished just from that. one church down, two to go. i think ;) thanks for wonderful visits and out-of-comfortzone experiences, jeanne and james! 

Tangibly closer!

as the days draw closer to my departure, it becomes more real to me. this little document, which by the way cost more than drivers ed did back in high school, has the ability to help me leave, and more importantly come back, to the country. 

africa is getting closer. quickly, getting closer. and i can hardly wait. and yet i can. each day is precious and God has me right where i'm at for a purpose. dear Jesus, help me not loose sight of that!