I feel so good today. All the little details that had been bothering me, things to do, buy, pack, gather, people to talk to... its all either done, or it's not done and there isn't anything else that I can do with it. And with this acknowledgement comes peace.
It has been quite a journey already, seeing things be moved and directed in the lives of the team members and happenstances around us creating this trip and making it happen for the service of others. I know for sure that there was a moment I had my doubts that it would happen for me personally, but I think someone out there in the universe gets a kick out of reminding me who is in charge, (hunt: it's not me).
I was able to see all of my family this weekend, and it was a blessing to talk about the trip with them. Their excitement was an encouragement. Then today, Mom was able to come visit for a few hours. We ran errands and talked, then she gave me letters, a letter for every day of my try almost, with annotations as to when to open them. I came home and packed the letters with travel tissues. It's such a blessing to see my family and friends, from church and work and from the past, all supporting the effort to serve those in need. Previously, I have had trouble understanding how full time humanitarian volunteers do it, and while I still can't claim to have that kind of understanding, I can see how family and friend's supporting the effort can make a very real difference.
From the whole team and myself, thank you for your support. Whether it is "well-wishes" or time or money that you have invested in us to go and serve those in need, we thank you. We promise to do all that we can to meet the needs of those we meet and love them beyond reason, just as we have been loved.
Love to all,
Amanda
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