Excitement is building. We're gathering remaining items on our packing list. Our team leaves for South Asia late Saturday evening. I'm so overwhelmed by the many things that need to be brought to closure before the trip that it's hard for me to see beyond this afternoon.
Even in the busyness, I've shared our pre-departure story with several men over the last couple of days. They enjoy hearing the plan and how God is already working... but there's a consistent comment that captures and holds my attention.
"This is an experience that you and your son will share for the rest of your lives."
Remember, I just said that it's difficult for me to see beyond the afternoon with so much to do. But when I do take a breath and look beyond this afternoon to imagine what we'll be doing next week, I get excited. Then, when I extend my glance further I think about sitting with Timothy years from now telling and re-telling the story of our mission adventure in 2010.
I'm sure we'll remember frightening moments, excited moments, humorous moments, embarrassing moments, surprising moments and difficult moments. But what I hope most of all is that we will experience God moments. I hope and pray that Tim and I will experience a real sense of God's hand on this trip, and experience together the wonderful joy of having Him work in and through us!
...for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13
We all have memories of various events and experiences that have shaped our lives. I'm optimistic about and thankful for the fact that Tim and I will remember this adventure together for the rest of our lives. And I'm already wondering about what mission adventure I'll share with Zach and Ben and what Stacy may share with Hannah in years to come.
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