[ the feeling ]

I was awaken with a smile on my face today as the dream the night before began to slowly permeate my mind. And my heart quickly became warm with joy. My dream took place in Africa, in my classroom. The children were gone for the day except for a few who were reading with each other. It was the end of the first day of school and I was calling my mother to let her know I was fine (mothers are always uneasy, especially when you are thousands of miles away!). Even though nothing major happened in the dream, the feeling was beyond comparable. The feeling of being home, of having a heart that is whole and complete, was something that I could never describe. An immense joy and peace was in my heart and soul.

I am and will be forever grateful for the calling that the Lord has given me to Africa. I pray that you as well have a feeling inside your heart that is incomparable to anything, because of the calling He has given you. And if you do not know God's calling yet, be patient! He will give this to you at the right timing. As Dori says in 'Finding Nemo' "Just keeping swimming...just keep swimming..."

When it comes to finding an organization, my life is up in the air in that direction. I do believe God is telling me that same thing I am telling you, "Just be patient!" He has opened a few more doors when it comes to finding the right mission organization to go with, but I believe He wants me to wait. I am not sure why, but I will just do it and not ask questions! All I know, God has an amazing plan for me JUST like He has an amazing plan for you! :) Never forget that!