Today is June 17, 2014. Three years ago today, Compassion assigned me my first correspondent Aprila! So I celebrated that today in a very unique way.....
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| didn't get a pretty band-aid - oh well! ;) |
I guess it would be normal to have a nice meal or do something fun on an anniversary, but I think getting shots today was perfect and special.
You see, three years ago, I never imagined I would go on a missions trip. I never thought I would leave the country. And honestly, I didn't know Jesus very well. He was just a far-off Person to me.
Over the past couple years, God has grown a desire in my heart to know Him and make Him known (as the familiar Casting Crowns song "Thrive" says). God has used Compassion to draw me closer to Him and teach me many things. Compassion planted a desire for mission work in my heart. As time went by, the desire grew.
And now, three years later, I get shots for my first mission trip. I think it's super awesome how God had it all planned out all along. I am so excited to see what He does in Mexico because I know that He has wonderful things planned! I can't wait!
This is so exciting, Lizzie! Today, I went and applied for my passport for my first missions trip--I'm excited to see what God does in both our hearts as we approach these adventures :)
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Wow, that's awesome, Breanne! I cannot wait to hear about your plans - how exciting! It was so hard for me to wait for my passport, but getting it was worth the wait. Suddenly, the whole world was waiting for me :)
DeleteI know! I've been itching to travel...well, forever, and I'm so excited to finally have plans that are so obviously laid in place by the Lord! I'm excited to hear about your trip, too!
DeleteBreanee, that is awesome!! I am so excited to hear where and when you're going. It is such an amazing feeling to know that God has orchestrated it all too :)
DeleteYou're so funny :) I'm glad you enjoyed your annivesary as a sponsor!! And that you're one step closer to Mexico!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hannah! :)
DeletePretty picture! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jess! :)
DeleteSo excited for you, Lizzie, and praying for you as you embark on this special trip!!! <3 Emily T.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Emily!!! :) I hope that you will have the opportunity to go on a mission trip later on too.
DeleteHappy anniversary! : ) And thank you for helping me to remember that I need to go back and get the second dose of one of my shots from my Tanzania trip!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jessi! :) Yeah, after Mexico, I have to go back to get my second dose of one of my shots too.
DeleteSo exciting!! You are getting so close to your trip now!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, yes, so close! Just 4 weeks now! :)
DeleteIt's getting closer!! Sounds like a pretty good way to remember your anniversary! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marilyn, I think so :) Yep, it's getting very close!!
DeleteSo this is pretty much the first post of your's I've read, and girl I know the excitement you conveyed in this post! I recently just got back from my first trip, and like you I never would have thought a year ago {on August 9th, to be exact} that God would have my heart halfway across the world. Excited to read more of your posts! Keep shining!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Abigail! That is awesome! I am so glad that you were able to go to Ethiopia (I saw your blog posts) :) It is so amazing to think about the things God has planned for the rest of our lives when I look back and see the things He had planned for this past year! :)
DeleteAmen, sister! It's great to "meet" other teens through this blogging world who are following our crazy, loving, compassionate God with all that they are. You are an inspiration!
DeleteThank you Abigail! I agree, it is wonderful to meet others and read their journeys of following our awesome God! :)
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