So I have to be really honest with y’all. I never thought that I would find myself going to Africa. I know, I’m one of THOSE people. But, guess what? I’m going and I can’t stinkin’ wait. It is amazing for me to sit back and to see how God led everything up for this trip, for this momment, for the jump of just going! I’m a soon to be graduate from college (in 2 days!!!) and the “what am I doing next” question had been plagueing me for about…hmmm…6 or 7 months until a friend of mine told me about AIM and her trip she’s going on with them this summer. So, while I was at work and had some free time…I thought I’d check it out. I began reading about this trip to Africa and couldn’t hardly contain myself. So, in one sitting, I applied and a week and a half later I was interviewed and accepted! I think this was the first option that I didnt even really think about, I just did it! And now I am on my way to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. It just gets me so excited when I think about it.
God has taught me SO much already through all of this. With this trip, God has already begun working everything out. Its times like these where I sit back and see the Hand of God moving in everyday life, and question why other times I just miss it and assume He’s not working in the small details. I’m so thankful for these times to remind myself that He really does move and work in EVERYTHING. He has our next step for us as long as we are willing to follow. With graduating, to be honest, I didn’t really care where I was to go next. If it was corporate America, cool. If it was mission, fabulous. If it was working for a non-profit something or another, wonderful. I just desperately wanted to be where God wanted me. I feel like it was a long drawn out process that I was getting very frustrated with because I have always had a plan, and I like to know details. However, I am very glad that God waited. He taught me patience, and I’m so glad I listened because I could have missed this. I could have missed knowing that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be:)
My team: I’m praying for y’all and can’t wait to meet you!!! Have a wonderfuly day!!!!
Hey Aaryn!! I am sooo excited to meet you! Yay for S. Africa! 🙂
P.s. I could not agree more with your 2nd paragraph…especially the part about graduating….and always having a plan and liking to know details. God is so great the way He ALWAYS works things out no matter what…but yet if I don’t have all the details RIGHT AWAY…I freak out and assume He must not have a plan…but He ALWAYS does! Anyways…I don’t think that was what you were talking about but I’m just glad to know someone else has been learing about patience too!!!
Have a fun day! 🙂
Drat! I didn’t get the first reply to the first post… I mean, can I start again?
WELCOME! It’s good to have you blogging with us. I look forward to reading all the stuff you will undoubtedly post and look forward to getting to know ya.
God bless ya!
hey girl
im so excited to meet you also
im bummed to leave my home and friends but the price i have to pay is receiving a new home and new friends.
love aubs
Beautiful picture! What a great place to be at in your life, not caring where you go next just as long as it is doing what God wants. God will direct your path!