The cat is out of the bag...and the dog is in the suitcase. It's like she thinks we're going on an adventure. And, well, she would be right! I've hardly been able to contain myself all these months and I hearby publicly apologize to my dear loved ones who swore to secrecy on my behalf. I am indebted to you forever and ever amen. But, those days of angst are over as I announce that...
I'm moving to Colorado...and then to Central America!! Starting in September, I will go through a training program to become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). After I'm finished, I will begin a year-long adventure of living, working, and serving the Lord through education in a country yet to be determined. And, yes, I'll be taking Meela :)
As I shared with my friends and church-family this weekend at Harvest Bible Church, this decision is the culmination of a year's worth of praying, talking, seeking, asking, waiting, listening, and trusting in a God who ALWAYS shows Himself faithful to provide answers, clarity, direction, and confirmation. Oh sure, there were definitely days of disappointments, questions, frustrations, and temptation to quit it all and hole up in some far-away coastal cabana. But, I'm happy to report that God, in His patient grace-like way, chose to save the best news for now. I don't know why He does that but, hey, I'm not complaining.
Like I heard recently, though I cannot for the life of me remember where: "It is better to have tried and failed than to live in a constant state of what-if."
Pack your bags Meela. We're gonna try. Together.
