Returning

As stated in my last blog post, the last few months, I have been aching to go back to Africa. Many times, I cried out to the Lord, begging Him to let me return soon. Somehow, I thought the answer would be "wait," but much to my surprise, He said, "Now!"

All this year, I had been planning to stay in Minnesota for the upcoming year, working, and paying off student loans. However, all the plans I had made started to crumble. Pretty soon, multiple opportunities started popping up: jobs in Minnesota, Iowa, Florida, and Africa. My prayer during this whole season was for the Lord to open and close doors as He willed. Once again, God showed Himself SO faithful, and it became clear that He was opening the door wide and clear for Africa.

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." -Proverbs 16:9

This next year, I will be teaching English as a Second Language at Kigali International School (http://isk-rwanda.org/) in Rwanda. I'll be working with students from 1st-8th grade. Rwanda is conveniently located right by Uganda, so I hope to visit the precious kids at Smile on my breaks.

isn't it beautiful?!

As much as I'm excited to be returning, I am also terrified. A year is a long time to be away from my home, my family, my friends, my church, and (lame as it is to admit it) my cute new puppy! (Check out this video by Kelly Martin to see just how cute she really is: https://vimeo.com/42816225) Trusting Jesus isn't always easy, but it truly is such an incredible adventure. Over and over again, I see that He more than enough for my every need. He satisfies and fulfills, and His grace is always sufficient. I know fully that this is a promise that I can cling to this year, and for the rest of my life for that matter. Thank you Jesus!

I'll be working up at Camp Shamineau this summer, and then heading to Rwanda in mid-August. I am so excited to see what the Lord is going to do this summer and this upcoming year in Rwanda. I would love for you guys to join me in this journey!