All in Him

I think it is good to start my very first blog (oh...how exciting!) with the verse that first propelled my heart in the direction my body will soon be following:

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do ALL this through HIM who gives me strength." -Philippians 4:11--13

I really read and understood that verse my senior year of HS and have had a desire building since then to live it. I can't believe that NOW is here already, and I'm leaving for New York Monday, Africa Wednesday, and Rehoboth, Namibia (my home until May 19) soon after! I am feeling a whirlwind of emotions as I pack and prepare...The two biggest ones are excitement and sadness to leave my family and friends. Such highly contrasting emotions...I am sad to leave because I will be apart from so many people and places that I love so dearly...But I am really excited for the journey God has prepared for me in Namibia.

"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do." -Ephesians 2:10

I have so much more to say, but since I have spent way too many hours sitting in Caribou (for their fast wireless and peppermint tea...they will be glad to see me leave (: ) these past two weeks, I am going to sign off for now.

Thank you for your continued support, love, and prayer.
Happy New Year to all!