The process has begun for our departure to Costa Rica. We will be heading to San José, Costa Rica in 83 days, which means that time is running out! Boxes have to be packed, things have to be sold, shots have to be received, and on and on it goes. More importantly, family and friends have to be seen. Our team has entered the “wind down” phase, which couldn’t be scarier or more exciting at the same time. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
I have started my training for the race that will take place in 19 days. Thus far my body is holding up, but definitely sore. Oh, and our team leaves for language school in exactly three months. Just thought you’d like to know.
Sometimes I wonder if I have created boundaries in my life that keep me from interacting with hurting people. There is no doubt that there are thousands, even millions, of people that are hurting in our country from substance abuse, physical and emotional abuse, poverty, loneliness, and brokenness. Do I make decisions that place me out of the reach of these people? Do I insulate myself through my choices of where I shop, eat, live, study, play, and relax? If so, how do I make decisions that will cause my life to intersect with theirs? How do I make choices that will make my life reflect the life of Jesus, who frequently came into contact with both wealthy Pharisees and poor beggars? And when I do come into contact with those that are hurting, will I have the faith to display the love of Christ to those who need it so desperately, or will I continue to live in my insulated world? I am ashamed of myself, but hopefully that will change in the future through God’s grace and direction.
Our team had a great retreat with the Halbert Institute for Missions this weekend, the main topic of which was intimacy with God. I have been both renewed and challenged. – Why is it that I still say bonehead things? You would think that after 28 years I would have learned some restraint. – Three months, five days. – I began training for my first triathlon two days ago. Here’s to hoping that I don’t drown. – I have been blessed with an amazing group of brothers and sisters to spread the gospel with for the next 5-10 years. I am incredibly blessed, despite my ability to restrain my comments…Yep, I am still upset about that one. – The peace of Christ be with you.
Until we are on a plane to Costa Rica for language school, plus or minus a few days. Crazy, yes. Scary, definitely. Exciting, unbelievably.
