I'm going to take a break from my usual deep/spiritual/emotional post and just give you an update on my life. Because a lot is happening at once these days, and you may start wondering if I dropped off the face of the earth here sometime soon. I assure you, I have not. But here's what's up:
Last week I went to Senior High camp at Faith Bible Camp. It rocked my socks. God moved like no other. Friendships were formed and relationships were strengthened. I dove into the book of Philippians and fell in love. I shared tears with a girl who lost her dad at the age of 8 from a drug overdose. I made friendship bracelets for some beautiful girls and was really encouraged by God's elements of surprise and perfect timing. He knows what He's doing. Camp was amazing.
Tomorrow begins the first day of Cornerstone week. My lovely friend Erin is coming to stay with me for the week and experience the fest for the first time. I'm really excited about this. I'm really excited about how powerful God has always been at Cornerstone. I'm ready to be stripped down and broken for God. I'm ready for mud pits and mosh pits and free ramen noodles. But most of all I'm ready for the Holy Spirit to MOVE. Be praying for the fest, friend.
I went to the doctor today to talk about a lot of Ethiopia stuff. I got a prescription for malaria and learned how to pop my ears so they don't explode on the airplane. I got 4 shots last week and almost passed out. I don't do well with needles. I have to get 2 more shots next week and I am not excited about it. Yellow fever and typhoid...which apparently can have some nasty side affects. I always get every side affect. So pray for that too.
As far as our trip goes...fundraising is going well. We still have a few hundred dollars left to reach our goal. But we are SO thankful that God has provided so much for us! He has been incredible and you guys have been incredible in supporting us. We are beginning to collect donations to take over there. Childrens clothes, multivitamins, stickers, small toys, toothbrushes/toothpaste, etc. We've had some stuff come in already and are praying that more will come. We would love to take an extra suitcase of donations...but this will cost another $200. If the money comes in, you know we will be doing that!
On July 9th we will be having a pillowcase dress making days with some of the ladies from my church. It should be a wonderful time and I can't wait to see the children's faces in Africa when they get a brand new dress! This will be an exciting time.
I could really go on with details on our Ethiopia trip for a long while. Perhaps I will try to make another post about that.
College. That is happening. I got registered for classes at WIU at the beginning of June. I'm pretty satisfied with my schedule. I met my roommate, too. Her name is Kate and she is an answer to prayer! She is such a blessing. God has definitely brought us together for His Glory. I can't wait to share my college years with this beautiful, Jesus-loving girl. God is so good.
God has provided for me abundantly financially for college. I am going to do my best to use it all for His glory. This is such a blessing. I am so thankful.
Due to my financial stability, I am going to be sponsoring a Compassion International child at Cornerstone this next week. We've sponsored a girl named Kiriti as a family for several years now. I am really excited about being able to do this on my own now! Be praying for me and for the child I sponsor. I will post information about him/her as soon as I can.
In mid-July I am going back out to Faith Bible Camp to counsel 3rd-5th graders. It's a pretty awesome experience. I love it a lot, really. Those kids keep me busy! And God is so wonderful in giving me the opporunity to teach them.
Lindsey and I leave on July 25th for Ethiopia. We will return on August 8th. And on August 20th I will be moving into my dorm on campus!
So....my summer is kind of crazy. And kind of amazing. I am loving every minute of it. God has given me soooo many opportunities to serve Him. He is so faithful and so holy. He is my joy and my righteousness.
Thanks for being a part of this beautiful life, dear friend.
Now if I don't post for a couple of months...you will know why.
I'm doing that stuff^^.
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