On My Way

I’m finally making this wonderful spiritual journey to the Dominican Republic. I never thought I would be doing something like this, bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to these poor, beautiful children. As the plane lifted into the sky it made me recall all the times I’ve flown before to different places but never knowing where I was going really. I was always fearless and when it came to doing what I thought I wanted, nothing could stop me. Like a plane taking off in turbulent weather, my start in adulthood was extremely shaky and scary. Everything was dark and foreboding but still I made it through for this very reason, to live my life for Christ. I know now everything I have been through was preparing me and all part of a greater journey in my life. Sitting in this plane makes me grateful for the many second chances God has given me. I knew all along He was calling out to me but I just ignored Him because I never thought myself worthy or capable of being His disciple. After going through so many different difficulties, making so many mistakes I have learned the most important thing: hope gets you back up. Just having the slightest bit of hope always keeps me going. Having hope in God gets me through anything! One of the challenges in my life was having Scleroderma. When it was at its worse I thought I wouldn’t be able to enjoy a normal life let alone travel to another country!!! Having to be on oxygen is always very frustrating for so many reasons. I wasn’t able to take my portable tank for this trip and I’m glad I didn’t. I can’t stand lugging it around and being stared at. So I’m going on this trip with only my faith and my trust in God. Yes I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! No matter how tired I get I know He will carry me through it all. Giving my life to Jesus has been the best decision I have ever made. When I was younger and completely immature I wanted to do it all, travel, see new and exciting places, have amazing experiences but my way. I was able to do all that but I have a feeling it will not be anything like what’s about to happen this week. This is only the beginning! I am going to stay close to the Lord and let him take me wherever He needs me to go.