You know that feeling you get when you’re about to board a roller coaster? You know…that nervous, excited, I don’t know if I should actually be doing this but I really want to kind of feeling? And the second those safety bars come down, there’s no way out, all you can do is go forward. You know going forward is going to be scary; full of twists and turns, loops, drops and high speeds. You have that moment of sudden panic as the car starts to tick, tick, tick higher and higher up the track. Finally you reach the top and the coaster starts to teeter over the edge. Then…WOSH! You’re off! You yell and laugh, though you’re still terrified the whole time, when suddenly the coaster comes to a screeching halt and you’re at the end. You walk away wanting to go back, full of excitement!

That’s exact feeling I have about leaving tomorrow. And hope that’s the exact feelings I have while I’m there and when I leave. 

In 3 1/2 days I’ll be on a plane to a land far, far away. Where the beginning of my “once upon a time” journey will start.

 Am I afraid? Yes; more than you could possibly imagine.

 Will it be worth it? Yes; more than I ever dreamed it would be.

 I know very little about the culture and the people. I don’t know what to expect. I don’t know how I’ll react. But what I do know is this- I am going for the purpose of drawing closer to Him, and I expect to find Him.

I don’t want to pretend like I have it all together, because I don’t. I’m coming to this far off land with a dry spirit…but…my arms are open, my eyes are open, my heart, my mind, and my spirit are open. I am expecting to see, feel, hear, and taste the absolute greatness of my Papa. I am expecting to be changed, and not return home the same.

So-

Am I afraid? Yes; more than you could possibly imagine.

Will it be worth it? Yes; more than I ever dreamed it would be.

“Then you will call one me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you.” Jeremiah 29:12-14

Dear Papa,

I know sometimes I make mistakes, and I let you down. But I’m thankful for Your grace, and Your patience with me and all my silliness. Your love for me is perpetual, never-ending, never-failing. There’s not a single thing that I could ever think, do or say that would hold Your love back from me.  

I’m glad You’re my Abba, and You take care of me so well. Thank you for being Perfect.

I love You Papa.

With love,

Your Princess 

Precious.

(Source: tapio-ca, via onewhothinkstoomuch)

Hey all! If you’re able to contribute by purchasing or letting me borrow any of these items before heading off Wednesday that would help me immensely! Thank you! =)

• sleeping bag
• suit case (hard shell one, for security reasons, would be great! But soft case would be awesome too!)
• suit case lock
• baby wipes, hand sanitizer (like gold…want, and need. Please bless me with heaps of both!!!)
• mosquito net
• african adapter
• sleeping mat
• vaccuum seal bags
• duck tap
• hanging storage spaces
• ziploc bags
• water shoes (6 1/2)
• head light
• flash light
• modest shirts, tanks, skirts, dresses, capri’s, pants
• 2 sets of a solid shade of blue sheets
• pepdo bismol/tums
• iron and multi vitamins
• immodium or permetherium
• school supplies (in need of tons of pens…I loose them like crazy!!!!)
• shampoo/conditioner
• toothpaste,mouthwash, floss
• eye drops
• hair ties, bobby pins (I loose those like crazy too, need a whole bunch!!!)
• sun screen
• bug spray (50% deet)
• camera

So, I think that’s it or at least all I can think of right now! If I think of anything else I’ll add it to the list! If you’re able to support me by getting any of these items let me know ASAP! Remember! I leave Wednesday!!! =)

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Be Thou My Vision (Acoustic) - Blake Baggott and Alexis Payne

Sent out TODAY! Pray that everything goes smoothly, and is returned before May 30th!

The best word I can come up with to describe today is, insane. Two weeks ago while driving to work I was praying about my plane ticket. Out of the blue God said Tuesday at 2:00. So I assumed that following Tuesday I was supposed to purchase my ticket. So, last tuesday I emailed the travel agent I have to book my flights through and asked for a quote…It was almost $4,000 (roughly $3,600). I freaked out. I didn’t know what to do, so I went back to Jesus and asked Him what to do next. Do I just not go to Iris this time? Do I wait a couple days? Do I apply for a credit card and put it on that? Do I sell my car? After hours of continuous prayer, I felt like God was telling me to wait till the following Tuesday (the 22nd…today).

So, today I asked for a quote, and it was almost $1,000 less than last week!!! I was short $100, and so my mom was going to wire money to my bank account. On the way to the bank I got a phone call from my mom saying I got a check in the mail for $590!!! Now I had MORE than enough! I was able to purchase my ticket with a little bit left to spare…and you wanna know something funny? I leave from LAX at 2:00. Haha! I was tripping out all day!

Now it’s on to the visa! I had no idea you were supposed to apply for your visa before purchasing your airline ticket…so… I’m pretty behind. I leave May 30th (next Wednesday), so hopefully there are no visa complications, and it is returned on time!I’m putting my trust in Jesus, and believing it’ll all work out. I mean COME ON, He’s brought me this far, why in the WORLD would He let a visa stop all this amazing stuff He’s doing?! HA!

He is faithful, and I’m loving every second of all that He’s doing.

This.