October 2019

 

For the past 5 or so years of my life the month of September has always been a month of adjustment for me. Whether it looked like getting back into the swing of things at college or moving to a new city, it's the month that seems to be full of firsts. This year is no different, as I've been getting adjusted back to life in Elyria and full-time support-raising. 

The Lord has blessed me abundantly in so many ways during this "first" of support-raising. I am OVERJOYED to say that I'm 25% fundraised! I've met with so many people who have responded to my story with open arms and encouraging words, made new friends, reconnected with old ones, and learned so much about the grace and faithfulness of our sweet Heavenly Father. Each time I share my story and how God's called me to this ministry, He reminds me of the passion I have for the community in La Libertad and how faithful He's been to me.

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Over the next several months I'll continue to meet with people, share my story, and seek partnership for this ministry. I'm still hoping and praying to be back in El Salvador sometime early next year, but it will depend on which cultural training I can attend (It's a required training in Colorado, and I'm hoping to attend the one in January 2020). The Lord's been teaching me to rest in His presence here and trust that His timeline is perfect. I'm eager to get back to La Libertad, but I realize that He's given me the gift of time with my family and close friends in Ohio, and I want to treasure this time for as long as He wants me here. With that being said, I'm going to keep working with the plan to go in January knowing that if it's His will, He'll open the door. 

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