I know that it has been a while since my last post... nearly 3 months if you want to get technical. A lot has happened- some really amazing things that bring such joy to my heart and life, and some really heartbreaking things that I will probably never talk about in a blog post. I have, in fact, been writing a lot lately- but they are musings that are better left for myself and for God. However, I do want to share a few things and ask for some prayer:
In the past few months, we have welcomed many new residents into our program. They are light and joy, and my time with them restores my soul. As per our confidentiality restraints I cannot give any specific details of their cases, but suffice it to say that they have suffered under the worst, most fallen conditions of humanity and the Lord is slowly, graciously redeeming and restoring them. Please pray for this amazing work that God is doing in their lives and that they continue to heal from the trauma that they have survived. It is such a privilege and a blessing to be a part of their journeys here and I will miss them all more than words can say...
My time here in Lesotho is winding down. I leave Lesotho on May 22nd, I fly out of Johannesburg May 23rd, and I arrive in Chicago on May 24th. I miss my family and cannot wait to spend the summer with them, but I am not ready to leave here. I am never ready for good-byes, actually. So I am dreading the last hugs and conversations that I will be having in two short weeks. I am going to miss the people of this beautiful mountain kingdom called Lesotho.
I do not know what is next for me, and I need prayer for discernment and guidance. My future is completely up-in-the-air once again, and I have been battling with fear and anxiety surrounding what I am supposed to do and where I am supposed to go. I am remaining open to coming back to Lesotho in September (I will be nannying for the summer) but I am also praying about staying in the U.S. and either getting a job in Chicago or moving down to Oklahoma City to help BDS open the shelter there... and as always I am open to God sending me to yet another country. I have felt the many prayers and I have gratefully received the words of support and encouragement this past year and a half, so thank you to all of you who have been following this great adventure of mine! You are so very appreciated. xx
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
~Luke 12: 32-34
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