…until my departure for Mexico! I’m thrilled!
I’ve been overwhelmed by how abundantly the Lord has been providing for this trip, and guiding me each step of the way. There have been so many reassurances, both small and big, and I’m looking forward to seeing what He has in store.
Quick facts:
- Trip dates: June 4-30, 2011
- Destination: Chiapas, Mexico
- Team hosts: Nathan and Julie Terrell (the family that I lived with last summer)
- Team: 11 members, 4 of whom I already know (+ myself, well, actually some days I wonder if I really do know myself, but anyway
) - Schedule: 2 jungle trips (Tojolabal and Zoque areas), plus time in San Cristobal
- Ministries: kids programs, water filters, smokeless stoves, plus possible construction, orphanage visit, etc.
- Team blog: http://www.globalencounter.net/category/blog/chiapais2011
- Excitement level: high
This year we have the likely addition of at least one multi-day backpacking component during our time in the jungle. That will add a certain element of adventure previously lacked by jungle teams. Obviously internet access will be non-existent during that time, but we’ll post blog reports and lot of pictures when possible.
I’ve been learning a lot about faith in the past few weeks as the Lord has abundantly met my needs. One example is that I needed a larger and more sturdy backpack for the trip, and was looking around to purchase one. Through a series of events, a homeschool mom in our area that doesn’t even know me lent me her backpack that she has also previously used on mission trips. I wasn’t originally wanting to borrow something since I can’t guarantee return condition, but she insisted that she’d love for me to use and enjoy it with no worries. Additionally, all my trip and flight expenses have been provided for as well, so now it’s just a matter of getting things wrapped up here and getting out there to do what the Lord has planned. He is so awesome!
Praying for wisdom and a proper focus during these next couple of weeks as I work to get everything ready to go. Its easy to get swept up in the overwhelming tide of everything left to do before leaving, but I am continually reminded that I work in God’s strength, not my own. His grace is sufficient for each step and I don’t want to miss moments of fellowshipping with Him because I am preoccupied with stuff.
17 days, and counting…
How exciting!
Do you know Eden Bullock? Was she on the trip with you before?
God’s provision is amazing, isn’t it?
Yes, I do know Eden! She was on last year’s summer team to Chiapas. Did you guys meet when you were in OK?
Yes, I was pretty sure that was the trip she had been on. I was at OKC when she got back from Mexico, so I spent a few days with her and we had a great time. I actually have a picture of her and I in the pictures sitting on my desk. We’ve kept in touch some, but she’s not really a big e-mailer…
Is she going on this trip? She and I are both first of ten kids…we thought that was cool.
Unfortunately she’s not on this summer’s team. I saw her at a conference last October, but we haven’t kept in touch either. Anyway, that’s neat that you guys met each other! She’s a great person to know.
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