It's getting close...8 weeks and counting. I'm heading to a land I've only dreamed of going; a two-week vision trip to Kampala, Uganda to learn more about World Vision and to run a marathon. The list of to-do's is long, and every day it seems to get longer...I need to buy my plane tickets. I have to run __ miles today. I need to get my shots. I need to buy a raincoat. Childcare for my boys while I'm gone is constantly on my mind. How will I make it without seeing those little faces each and every day?
But the highest on my priority list needs to be to thank God for this incredible opportunity (it's not always up there, but I'm working on that). I cannot wait to deepen our relationship with this country! This whole trip still doesn't seem real, but it has been incredible to watch God open doors within World Vision, our family, and our community.
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Training for the full marathon is going as well as can be expected. I'm still trying to determine if running is a "passion" of mine, but I'm beginning to think it might be like pregnancy ~ you don't want anything to do with it while you're in the last trimester (or the first trimester, if you're like me), but as soon as it's over, you long for the belly? The race is finally scheduled for Sunday, November 27. I'm quite thankful for this warmer weather we've been having here, as I'm now trying to train in the heat of the day instead of avoiding it at all costs, like I did this summer. The miles are starting to add up, and I'm feeling well. My current struggle is fitting in all the runs during the week, just with the busyness of life, but I'm extremely blessed with an amazing husband who keeps the kids happy while I'm out running and encourages me along the way.
We're also making headway with our child sponsorship goal ~ I don't have exact numbers, but I'm estimating we have close to 40 children sponsored. I would love to answer any questions regarding child sponsorships. It is an amazing relationship with a specific child, whose community is helped due to your gracious giving. I also want to challenge everyone to tell your friends and family about the opportunity of child sponsorship. Only God knows who will begin a child sponsorship! Our team website is:
As for the adoption, we received word last Friday that our dossier (paperwork for the adoption) has been approved in Uganda, so we are currently in line to receive our referral (picture and paperwork for a child). Please be in prayer for this entire process, as it is a little nerve-racking. We know that God is in control during this entire journey, but this has been (just a little) bit of a challenge for this major control freak... : )
I've heard this following quote a number of times, but the words have never lost their sting...does it make you feel a little uneasy, too?
Sometimes I'd like to ask God why He allows poverty, famine, and injustice in the world when He could do something about it...but I'm afraid God might ask me the same question.
Also, here are the book recommendations from Abby's talk last week at MOPS:
~ Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman
~ The Hole in our Gospel by Rich Sterns
~ There is No Me without You by Melissa Faye Greene
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