Before I Go....

     The decision to go on this trip to Haiti back in March was a little stressful.  No lie, Steve and I got in an argument over it.  But, the final rationalization was that if I only had to put $600-$700 on a credit card and could raise the rest of the $2000 that would be OK, and our family would manage.  So, thus I committed. The transformation in my heart and realization for this trip has changed since then.  Before I could see two months pass, I was fully funded, and the week before I leave I find myself supported also with my lunch money and extra costs while there.  I have never before been able to witness and experience first hand God's will.
     I found out about this trip by reading an email newsletter from DPI. (Who actually reads those?)  Well, I did one day, saw the trip, went to their website, left my contact information, and committed five days later.  I believe there was a plan, drawing me in to read junk mail, and aligning the stars up so that this opportunity was possible.  Then it was up to me to take the "leap of faith."  And that is where we draw the line between rational and divinical.  I made the leap and God provided everything.  This trip will, in the end, not place any monetary burden on our family.  And, in that overwhelming reality, I conclude that this was a plan.  I saw it on a whim, committed like a fool, and have been reassured in its purpose.
     I leave Friday, commissioned as a light to shine, not to preach, not to build, but to shine and love my job and "the least of these" around me.  No doubt I will help in some small way the Kindergarten teachers at the Baudin Methodist School, I am excited about that.  Buy why me?  What is about to change in me that will mold me as a 21st Century Educator in North Carolina?  I believe the mission before me is double-sided.

Thank you to everyone!  Here it goes.......  

A little music for you:  This has been my theme song for the entire past school year 2014-2015.  When it comes on the radio, watch out....I'm that crazy girl singing with arms in the air.  I feel like this week is the finale to the song...or perhaps just the beginning.  Enjoy:

Lord I'm Ready Now, by Plumb