I’m currently sitting on the couch staring at piles of stuff and wondering how I’m going to fit it all in 2 suitcases, because in 10 days I will be boarding a plane to start a life in Haiti. I’ve been blown away as I’ve seen God provide literally everything that I need.
Exactly two weeks from dropping my prayer letters off in the mailbox, all of my support was raised. God even laid it on one of my friend’s heart to buy me a backpack! He is so good! I don’t think that I could have asked for a better support group, not only financially but also prayerfully. Last month I got a phone call from my friend Joseph who needed to talk to a missionary to pass his next section in Awana. We had an awesome conversation about Haiti, the newest verses that he’s been learning, and he recited the books of the Bible to me (he’s awesome). The coolest thing for me was when he promised to pray for me. What an honor to have this guy praying for me! I’ve also had the opportunity to talk to some kids at our Children’s program at church. The night that I hung out with them, they each received a jar to put their money in and each week 10% of their allowance will go into a jar to support their missionary…me! Seriously, I’m so thankful for all of you! It’s the coolest thing when you realize that God has a plan for you, and other people believe it and want to be a part of it too!
There are so many emotions going through my mind right now. I literally cry all the time, which is the most ridiculous thing! God is teaching me so much, and I don’t know that I’ve ever felt so close to Him.
In September my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. For those of you who don’t know, I am super close to him. The timing of their discovery of his cancer was nothing short of a miracle. As I prayed and considered postponing my trip, God kept reminding me that He’s still in control. Today, Grandpa is totally cancer free and he’s out working on go-carts with the grandkids. God is constantly reminding me that I’ve got nothing to worry about. He’s been paving the path for this season in my life for years, and He’s got it all under control! There is absolutely no way I would be able to do anything like this without Him. I love being a part of His family, and knowing that He had the plan for our lives laid out before we were even born and He’s going to be with us every step of the way.
There aren’t adequate words to express my gratitude toward each and every one of you. I just wish I could take all of you to Haiti and you can see for yourself what you’re investing in. I’ll do my best to update my blog and keep you in the loop with everything that God is doing in Haiti.
“Your thoughts—how rare, how beautiful!
God, I'll never comprehend them!
I couldn't even begin to count them—
any more than I could count the sand of the sea.
Oh, let me rise in the morning and live always with you!” - Psalm 139:17-18
Next time you hear from me, I’ll be in Haiti! :) Thanks for your prayers!
Jenny
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