I wrote this back on the 19th of December, I don't know why I never posted it but here it is now.... sorry for the long delay.
After 11 days at sea, I woke up early yesterday morning to the site of city lights and land out the window. Needless to say I was very excited. Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed the sail, it was a good chance to spend decompressing from the last 3 months in Benin, laugh with friends, and spend some quality time with God.
I have made some decisions during this time. I plan to return to Mercy Ships next outreach in Togo. I will be returning in a new role, as VVF coordinator. It seems overwhelming to think about. The job seems to big for me, it is a role I have never filled before. It will involve less bedside care and more leadership. The thing is God doesn't call us to what is easy and what we feel prepared for. He calls us to the things that are bigger than that so that He can make up the difference. I am super excited to be working along side a good friend of mine Lindsay, it is a relief to know we are taking this on together and I know God has placed it on both our hearts and given us a blessing of providing a job that matches our passion.
To see pictures from my short visit to Tenerife check out my facebook album here
I need to post on my blog about the whole VVF thing... just haven't yet. Also, a friend showed me that Christianity Today had two really big articles about VVF in their most recent issue--one even talked about Mercy Ships and had a pic of Dr. Steve with some of the ladies from a previous year. Yay for good awareness for VVF!
ReplyDeleteAnyway so thankful that we will do this together... you are a blessing to me in so many ways and I am so excited to continue to work with you this outreach!