Preparation

Hello friends and family,

Well I have five days left until I head out to Uganda for two months. I am in the process of packing, shopping for essentials and saying goodbye to friends and family (which is the hardest part!). Obviously, I could not be more excited to see what God is going to do to me and through me while I am serving abroad, but I cannot deny the nervousness I am also experiencing right now. I have no idea what to expect and I do not think I could ever be one hundred percent spiritually ready for this, but at the same time, I think this is the best condition to be in because it gives God the most room to work. I know I am safe in God's hands, which comforts me, yet at the same time, I cannot help but stress out over the small things, such as the mechanics of layovers and wondering how often I will shower. However, some verses I have been reflecting on the last couple weeks have been keeping me grounded and focused.

"My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty. I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore."
-Psalm 131: 1-3

Thank you for your support and continue to keep my in your prayers.
I love each of you,
Hannah