5 Days till Departure

These last few weeks for me have been so busy that I haven't even had time to think with all of my projects, finals, work and all the Christmas festivities. Today was the first day that I have really had to myself to think and get things done around the house. During this it hit me I will be in Africa next week, while I am super excited about this I still can't help but feel so anxious, I have been so emotional today and I know that this is only the beginning. I am sure these next few weeks will be some of the most emotional moments of my life.


We had a White Elephant gift exchange tonight with our small group from church, we were each suppose to bring a $10 dollar gift. While this was going on I couldn't help but think how much "junk" we get and give throughout out the the holidays that either gets trashed or shoved in one of our many closets? Meanwhile there are so many kids in Africa who have nothing. Caleb and I bought bubbles last night for every child that will be going through this camp we are putting on. Yes, BUBBLES. Those bubbles that were $1 for a 5 pack will bring more joy to those children than some of the most expensive gifts you can buy for a child here in America. This is just so gut wrenching to me. I couldn't help but feel so guilty. Even now just thinking about it brings me to tears.


Lately I have been having the hardest time truly casting all my worries on him. Even though he commands us to in  1 Peter 5:6-7 he says: "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."  


I desperately need prayers for this. I am afraid of the unknown. I am naturally a "What if?" person, so naturally traveling for almost 2 days stopping at 4 different airports is freaking me out just a little. I know that God is watching over us and will take care of us. I also know he has such mighty plans for us while we are there that I am going to come back and wonder why I was so crazy to stay up all night worrying about this trip. 


Please continue to keep us, our group, the missionairies living over there, and the children we will be working with in your prayers.


 Specific things to pray for would be:


*Getting everything packed
*Everyones luggage arriving on time and in the right place
*Safe Travels
*That we will bless the missionaries while we are there
*That we will touch so many of these children as well as their parents, and that they have open hearts.


Thank you all for the prayers and the support. There is no way we could ever thank yall enough or ever let you know how much it truly means to us!


-Jenna