It is now 14 days and a few hours until I leave for Honduras! How do I feel? A mixture of excitement and nerves. I am nervous I will forget something. I am nervous I will be "all thumbs" at truly being a help to the mission team. I am nervous about flying. But I am excited, too! Going on a mission trip is something I have always wanted to do. I did not think it would be to central America and I did not think it would be a medical mission. God is full of surprises!
My excitement stems mainly from the discussions I have had with those who have "gone on before me". No, not to heaven, but on this mission trip with this mission team to this place. Their enthusiasm is contagious.
One of my friends can't go this year but has gone twice before. Recently, she expressed her disappointment at not being able to travel with us this year, and she reminisced about her two trips to Tegucigulpa. The look on her face was one of rapture; her memories were colorful, dramatic and passionate. The mission trip changed her life.
All of the stories she shared with me have made me look to this trip with great anticipation; yet, I feel as if I am "looking in a dim mirror". I can feel their joy, yet can't quite grasp the reality of the experience. Come to think of it,it's kind of like what you would feel if someone would come back from heaven and try to describe what it's like to be in glory. TWO WEEKS. CAN'T WAIT.
2 comments:
You answered my question! Today I was wondering when you were leaving for your mission trip. I'm sure it will be awesome.
i know it is gonna be an awesome trip and you are going to see and learn so much...........
but im gonna miss you!!!!!
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