Update on Ethiopia Trip and Some Thoughts

It is hard to imagine that in just under 4 months I will in Ethiopia.  I have been planning for this trip since last December and am once again amazed at how quickly the time is passing.  I have always believed that the older I get, the faster the time seems to pass.  I'm sure everyone can agree with me on that.  Sometimes I wish that i could make time slow down a little so I can catch my breath, but that doesn't seem to ever happen.  No, there is little we can do to make time slow down.  This is why it is so important to make the time that we do have count.  I believe that it is right for me to serve the church, but often let opportunities pass me by as quickly as the time passes by.  Our time on this Earth is limited so let's use our time wisely.  Serve the Lord and do whatever work the Lord gives you, where ever you are in life.  I cannot wait to travel to Ethiopia to serve the Lord, but my work here is important too.  Here is where I live and therefore this is the mission field that God has given me.  Friends, please pray for me as I prepare to serve orphans in Ethiopia and as I work with 8 sweet first graders this summer.  Both tasks are equally important to the Lord because all children are in need of His love.  I pray that you all will use your time wisely also as you seek out ways to serve the Lord.

As far as my trip to Ethiopia goes, plane tickets have been purchased and I meet the rest of my team member next week.  I am still in need of people who are willing to pray for our trip for the next 4 months and while we are there.  If you can be a prayer warrior for my team let me know!  Financially, I am still in need of about $600 to cover the cost of the trip.  If you can support me financially please let me know as soon as possible.  Thank you so much to those who have already given!  I could not go on the mission field without your love and support!