Dear Readers/Believers,
Sorry for not updating in a couple of days- things have been very busy around here. I only have a little more than a week left until I leave for Charleston for two months! Phew- it is a lot to take in. I will miss you all, but you should always be able to see what I am up to on here.
I am close to raising my full support of the cost of the trip- whooo! Any other support that does come in beyond that will be set off for a food allowance over the 9 weeks I will be there (I do have to provide for most of my meals while I am down there, but I was allowed to raise up to $500 for this provision). I am so blessed by all of those who have chosen to support me- support raising and the ministry development process have all been a much more beautiful experience and it was not nearly as stressful as what I expected. It was amazing to get to reconnect with past Christian influences and connect with some in a new way in allowing them to be a part of this opportunity. I can't wait to continue these relationships, either as my trip and ministry continues. :)
Also, on an even more fun note, my parents generously bought me a bicycle so I can get around in Charleston! The style name of the bike is Sanctuary, which I think fits beautifully. It is a (little) girl's bike haha, but I love the colors and I am very much hoping to keep it so I can use it at school this fall.
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| my new sweet ride. |
Finally, I wanted to tell you all about what I expect (and hope) of this summer. God has been revealing to me and exploring with me over the last several days some of my "heart" issues/my monsters- that is, areas of my life that God is still working on reflecting Him. There are certain areas that are confusing and jumbled and messy- some are gray areas in which I am not sure which direction to take to most honor Him and others; others are issues that I have had for a while and have not forgiven myself for; and others are areas in which there is room to heal and forgive. I cannot wait to offer up these things and make room in my heart this summer so He to do His work on me. I am already trying to get a head-start with a lot of reflection time the next few days about this summer, and I am praying for great Godly guidance this summer.
I wanted to leave you all with this quote as food for thought (or the soul). I finished a book called "Night of the Living Dead Christian" (great book, I highly recommend it for guys and anyone who loves to read) earlier today and this was by far one of my favorite lines:
"But being born isn't the end of something. It's not some static moment that defines your relationship forever. It's a beginning- a significant one, yes, a coming to life. But if you remain a baby forever, something is terribly wrong. Here I was, years later, standing in front of my box of souvenirs, making room for another one. My vampire teeth were in there, and my were-squirrel tail, and my mummy hand. I folded up the mad scientist's lab coat and put it in the box too. I'm still growing, still learning, and although something happened years ago and I crossed over some invisible line from death into life, I'm also still in the midst of being resurrected. I hope there's enough life pouring into me that it's coming up over the edges and onto the people around me. I hope that's true. Being born again can be painful. Growing up again- well, that's painful too."
Have a blessed day,
MacKenzie
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