Purpose

Hello Everyone! Today I have officially been in South Asia for a month. The time here is flying by! In my last blog I mentioned that we were going to have the opportunity to go visit women in their homes that had attended our medical clinics. This past weekend we were able to visit six homes and see almost half of the women that we met in the sessions. Sitting in those homes, I began to realize why He had brought me here. For awhile, I had really been struggling with my purpose in all of this. Culture shock, missing home, feeling overwhelmed and unprepared were just a few of the things I have been dealing with. I kept asking Him why He had brought me to a place so far away. I even began to forget some of the reasons why I wanted to be here in the first place. Although I was doubting a lot, He kept reminding me of His plans. Talking with those women and sharing the light and love of the gospel is transforming me. I now see why I am here! Loving those beautiful women and building relationships with them is such a blessing. Many of the people we come in contact with have never heard this good news! They see a joy on our face that they themselves have never experienced. They see that we are different and they want to know more.

Being here is teaching me so much about what genuine love for one another really means. These women have never had someone sit down with them and listen to their problems. They are overwhelmed by the fact that we want to come into their lives and be there. The fact that I am here for a longer period of time allows me to invest in new ways. I know that He has opened the doors and will continue to give us opportunities to reach out.

This next week we will be traveling to two new villages to do the medical camps. I am so excited to meet new people that need to hear. We are going to be busy, and need a lot of P*****. He continues to bring new opportunities to present the medical information. Our entire month of February is full and some weeks in March. I could not be more thankful!

Thank you all for lifting me up...your encouragement means more to me than you know! I really want to know how all of you are doing. Email me if you get a chance, and I will try to get back with you as soon as I can. I love you guys!! I am thankful for this family! Oh, and just a reminder..please stay away from sensitive words if you post on here. Thanks!

Please ask Him to work on the hearts of the ones we have met. Ask Him to tear down walls that have been built up for so long.
Ask Him to continue to give my teammate and I the boldness to share our stories. Ask Him to protect us as we go out this week.
Ask Him to bring peace to their hearts that can only be explained by His love and power!
Ask Him to bring about healing to the women we have p'd over. His will be done!

Saviour, He can move the mountains,
He is Mighty to save,
He is Mighty to save.

Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave,
He conquered the grave.