The first of many things..

So here I go. This is my first attempt at blogging. I am not sure how this really works or if anyone will be entertained or enlightened by most posts. But I'm feeling creative this minute. This should be interesting because I am not a writer nor am I usually creative. Oh well.

So, I am assuming that people use blogs to share their feelings and update the world on what is going on in their life. I think I can do that...

I'm going to Kenya. That is an odd sentence for me to write, but an AWESOME sentence as well. You see, I am going to be spending the summer in the capital city of Kenya, which is called Nairobi. The majority of my time will be spent in one of Africa's biggest slums - Mathare Valley. This is exciting but freaky.

Today is my last Saturday in good old Waterloo for the whole summer. In 5 days I am going to load up the car and make my way to Indianapolis so that my Kenyan adventure can begin. It is there that I get to meet my other team members and learn a little bit about the summer. I am feeling anxious about meeting everyone. It seems like I bring out the awkward in a lot of situations and so who knows how it will go. Awkward or not, I am looking forward to meeting everyone and getting this ball rolling.

I am so looking forward to this trip. I just cannot wait to see how God is working in Kenya. I cannot wait to share His love and His healing with people who need Him so much. I cannot wait to see a different culture and a different people group. And I cannot wait to see how my heart is going to be changed in the process.

I have been so blessed by this process already. People have been so generous with supporting me and praying for me and encouraging me to keep going. I am excited to share this journey with you.

This is my prayer and the desire of my heart. This is how I want God to use me:

 "The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
   because the LORD has anointed me
   to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
   to proclaim freedom for the captives
   and release from darkness for the prisoners,
to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
   and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
  and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
   instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
   instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
   instead of a spirit of despair."

Isaiah 61:1-3

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  1. Briana JohnsonMay 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I am SOOOOO excited for you!!!!!!!
    Seriously! This is so cool! I'm glad you are doing this blog so I can keep up what what you are doing across the world. Im praying for you and love you a lot!

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