Wow! It's been a long time since I've posted. I guess I thought my story was over....but it continues. As a team prepared for travel in September, I felt God calling me to travel again, or so I thought. Through many discussions with Chris, we decided that it was his turn to take the leap of faith. He seemed so sure that Sierra Leone was not the place God was calling him to, but something changed in just a matter of weeks. His heart was opened. Over the past few months, we have anxiously awaited his turn to travel, and it is here.
Chris left for Sierra Leone, Africa today. Leading up to the trip, I have been excited for him, but today became an emotional roller coaster. At first I thought it was just nerves...about his travel, him being gone, being a "single" mom for 10 days, but as I said my goodbyes and drove away from the airport, the overwhelming emotions set in. I was excited for him. I was jealous that I was not going. I relived my trip. I wanted to experience it with him. I can't wait to hear his details. I want him to love Fatmata and Umaru like I do. As the day has continued, I have thought more about God's plan for us. Why Africa? Why is he taking both of us there? What are we supposed to do with this? So many questions!
Chris is on a plane across the Atlantic right now! I find it hard to sit at home and know what he is about to experience. I want this for him so badly! I pray that God will open his heart and the heart of the team. I pray that the team will feel God's presence and allow him to use them. I pray that the kids at The Covering will feel the love of "parents" while they are there.
As Chris and I talked about Fatmata and Umaru today at the airport, I again reminded him to attend evening prayers every day and tuck the kids into bed every night. His words were exactly what I needed to hear, "I will treat them just like they were my own kids." I am so proud of him!
God has big plans for us!
