Last Week

So here we are, the last week at Covecrest, my last week as a Life Teen missionary. I can't believe its already here! It's strange how it seems like just yesterday we arrived and at the same time like I've been living this life my whole life. I have learned so much this year, about myself, about the Lord, about other people, about how to love. So thank you to all the people who have made this year possible for me- my benefactors, prayer partners, family, and friends who have supported me and joined me in this mission. I couldn't have done it without you!

In a few short days I leave this place, with my heart heavy but ready for what the Lord is calling me to next. I am excited to see what He is going to do in this next stage of my life, and He's already begun putting the pieces together. I'm going to continue to pursue the vision He has put on my heart for a childcare center that serves families living at poverty levels here in Atlanta, and I feel secure in the fact that its His vision, His banner, and that He will accomplish it. As that takes shape, I will be living with and working for a wonderful family in the Atlanta area, helping with the kids as the mom fights cancer. I met with them yesterday, and the Lord has given me great peace in knowing that I am meant to be with them. One of the blessings that I am taking with me from Covecrest is a missionary heart, which means that my life is a life of love and service for the Lord, not a segmented existence of job, home, social life, religion. So I will leave this place and continue to live the life of a missionary, a life of prayer and service, of hope and faith, wherever He leads me. The pieces are falling into place, or at least I see more of the pieces, even if I don't know how they'll fit together yet.

Stay Tuned . . .