8-2 Days Prior to Departure

I am leaving so soon! I find that when I look toward the future, something may seem so far away, but looking back, it feels like it wasn't long ago at all that I was delayed this most recent time. Again, I'm thankful for the delay. As disappointing as it was, it had some major up sides that were not expected. I have been so blessed with what seemed like such a terrible thing.

I have been able to go to Joe's Place on occasion, and I hope to continue when I return to Caronport next Fall. It is such a fruitful ministry, though I've found it difficult to connect with the youth there. I think this will come with time, and I pray for such relationships, as my success in Bolivia, at camp, and all other ministries depend on a connection. On second thought, my success in ministry is completely based on how God uses me. And if I let Him, He WILL use me! I can't really do anything by myself. I don't bring any particular skill to Bolivia, but what I do have is what has been given to me. God has given me such a heart for the people down there. I pray I will be used to bring them closer to Him. He is all we've got; all we will be able to keep eternally, and if they don't have Him, they have nothing. And as far as material items, I'll just say many of them don't reject God as a result of riches.

I haven't been posting on my blog too much, as I've found it hard to come up with new items to speak on, but as I head off to Bolivia very soon, I imagine the consistency of my blogging will drastically increase, even though this easy access to the Internet will drastically decrease.

My financial goal for Bolivia has been reached! Thank you SO much to my donators. Thank you for listening to God, and giving with your heart. May God bless you.