Three weeks ago I had ACL reconstructive surgery. The surgery went well, but the first week of recovery was really rough (and worst than last time). Since that first week though, I've grown stronger, more comfortable, and more confident. I started physical therapy 2 weeks ago and am just amazed how much I can already do ... I'm walking without crutches and only wear my brace when I go out! With surgery behind me and physical therapy off to a stupendous start, I feel like I can finally concentrate more fully on preparing to go Thailand and fund raising.
I had a really great conversation/brainstorming session with a dear friend last week who has spent some time as a missionary, lived abroad for extended periods of time, and has many missionary connections. She had some great advice, insight and suggestions regarding how to prepare (mentally, vocationally, physically, spiritually) and what to take with me to help me feel settled in Thailand. While I deeply appreciated our conversation and the time she spent with me, the fact that I’m leaving the states for 2 whole years began to weigh a bit on me. As we began to talk details of different things I’ll need to take with me/get here or there, I began to feel a bit nervous. All these things, while necessary, come at a cost ... and funds have be coming in as fast as molasses.
How I pray that God will move in people’s hearts to support me for the next 2 years on a monthly basis, but I am also in need of some generous ‘one-time gifts’ to help get me started. It’s hard to wait for God to move, but because so many things have already fallen into place, I just have to keep trusting that this is where He wants me to be right now. Please pray with me that needed financial support will be raised and preparations continue to go smoothly. If you feel called to support me financially click on the “Join In!” tab above to learn more about how to do so.
Grace and Peace!
