Overflowing

I have always, ALWAYS wanted to go on a missions trip!  Once I started having kids I kind of pushed it out of my head as a possibility. I thought maybe when the kids grew up it would be something Jon and I could do together.   2 1/2 years ago a few people were going over to Uganda from our church and I wanted to go so bad!!! But God decided we should add another little blessing to our family and I found out we were expecting our little Marek. Last year our Pastor went alone and held a pastors conference and he'd send little updates for us and I could feel my heart being pulled to Uganda. When he came home he told us that next year he wanted to take a team with him.... and  here I am almost a year later, on that team and almost ready to head out!

We started fundraising in June, and in November I really started to feel the pressure. I hadn't even made it half way and I only had 3 months left to go. We'd planned on saving money and knew we'd have a pretty good chunk in the end to pay but not THAT big of a chunk. One of the ladies in my bible study (a very wise lady and one of my dear friends) told me I need to send out letters. I had already thought about it, but the idea of asking people for money just really didn't feel right to me. The way she put it changed my heart and gave me hope. She said. send out the letters and give those people who aren't able to make a trip like this the chance to help. There are so many people who have always wanted to go but were never able to, let them have an opportunity to show Gods love. So I prayed about it and sent out letters to whom I thought God wanted me too. I chose a lot of people who I not only thought might want to give but people I knew would be strong prayer warriors for myself, my family, and our team. Now here I am 3 months later my trip is now paid (if you know me, you know I cried. A LOT.) Not only are my funds raised but my shots were almost all paid for as well... ok now I'm starting to cry AGAIN!! 

At this second I am having a hard time believing there are people who don't believe in God. As I sit here typing I can physically feel his love surrounding me. All of you have blessed me beyond words. I will be sending out thank you cards to every single person that helped me get to where I am, but I wanted to wait until I could send a few pictures of my trip with them.  God put this verse on my heart to share with you all and I hope it blesses you as it does me. 
    
 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. Mar 10:27

With Him and only with Him am I able to go on this amazing trip!! Thank you all!

This is where I'll be updating everyone on my trip as I get closer to leaving, how I'm feeling, how my kids are feeling and during my trip as I am able to.

                   Praying God blesses you today!!!!