Well, I can hardly believe that I leave for Uganda in about 5 weeks. I hardly feel ready...a lot to do and not much time to get it done. I was hoping to have quit my job by now so that I could help out at camp but apparently that wasn't part of the Plan. He knows best.
When I was looking for a field semester I began by limiting myself to organizations that would not require me to raise support. I just didn't "feel like" raising support...I have done that a lot for short term trips and didn't really think it was the best thing to do it again. Also I just didn't feel like asking people for money. I don't enjoy that part. And besides, we are in the middle of an economic crisis. I know God owns everything and can lead people to give...but can I really ask people to give when we're in a situation like this?
But, when I received rejection after rejection for each place I applied...I finally resorted to applying to an actual mission organization, where I would be required to raise support. I was accepted, and reluctantly wrote my support letters and mailed them out. My entire support - around $9,000 - has already come in (within about 2 months), in spite of my lack of faith, or stubbornness, or whatever we should call it. Humbling, undeserved, and more than I could've ever imagined. Thank you Lord. He deserves all the praise - He is my Provider.
