So, I officially only have 2 weeks left here at the comforts of home.
That is a scary thought! I've started the packing process, I think I'll be doing a lot of that on Saturday, provided I don't have to work at the tea shop.
God has been putting things in line for me, which is exciting. I still have about $4,000 to raise, and although that's a huge amount, I have a peace about it. Of course, that doesn't mean I'm sitting on my fanny waiting for money to pour into my lap! I'm working 30 hours a week, and trying to follow up on my letters. I would like to do a presentation at church, and maybe at El Rio de Agua Viva church in Chambersburg, although I haven't heard back on that.
I'm really going to have to be trusting in God more and more, which seems like a silly realization, but it's something I hadn't thought of much. When I first applied for STEP, the only thing I was slightly worried about was the money, about raising it all. Now, the closer I get to my departure date, the more real it all becomes--I'll be away from my family, my comfort people, for a year. And I'll be FAR away, no visitation will even be available. And although when I first applied I had the attitude of "Yes! I'm leaving Waynesboro!," I think I had failed to think about the fact that I'm also leaving the ones I love the most, mi familia. I've gone without friends for long periods of time, and friends come and go--some are new and some are old, but my family has always been with me, always supporting me. This is a comfort too, knowing that I have such an awesome support system behind me, loving me, and going to be there when I come back.
All that said, my view for my trip is still the same: this is still where God wants me to be right now, but now I'm thinking maybe I'll be doing a lot more leaning on Him and less adventuring on my own...which I think is a VERY good thing :)
Until next time,
amor siempre en Cristo!
Evi
