Kenya

We had a long meeting today as we prepare for our trip to Nairobi. It was exciting and it made me realize just how close we are to leaving. It made me really miss my children. I know that that is going to be huge for both Mike and I. We have faith that God is going to keep them safe. I have to be honest, I am scared. I don't know what to expect except that it will be an emotional and life changing trip. We have had months of preparation and I still don't feel prepared enough. But I trust that it is out of my hands and in the hands of the Lord. 1 John 3:16-17 says, "We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has the world's goods and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?" I love this verse. It reminds me of why I am going. I am going to give back what the Lord has so freely given me. I am filled with emotion but I am so excited to be doing this. I know I am going to draw closer to God and He is going to take me out of that place of comfort that I have been in for 38 years. More to come I know...................