It's Almost Time!

I'm leaving for Honduras. In 5 days.

Through some unexpected changes of plans and heart during my last semester of college, God has set me on an adventure to follow him somewhere that I never would have imagined. I'm traveling to Guaimaca, Honduras to work at Orphanage Emmanuel. Emmanuel is home to almost 500 orphans. The staff and volunteers at this beautiful place are committed to loving and caring for children that might otherwise be forgotten and cast aside. As these kids are being cared for, they are taught about Jesus and his incredible love for them. I am so excited to get to be a part of what the Lord is doing at Emmanuel. I know he has a lot to show and teach me and I get to love and serve his sweet children while he's doing that! My heart breaks over the fact that each child at Emmanuel has suffered abuse, abandonment, or death of their parents. I am so thankful, though, that they have a place like Emmanuel to be cared for.

Honestly, I have no idea what to expect. I don't know specifics of what I'll be doing or anyone at the orphanage and I speak only a small amount of Spanish. I do know, though, that on Thursday I'll be getting on a plane and arriving at Emmanuel. While these unknowns can definitely cause some nervousness, I know that my steps are directed by a loving God. Psalm 48:14 is really reassuring. "For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end." I can't wait to see what's in store for me and I hope to be able to keep you updated. I'm not sure how much access I'll have to the internet but I promise I'll try my best.

Please pray for Orphanage Emmanuel. Pray for the kids, the staff, and the volunteers. Please pray for me as I am there volunteering for the next 4 months, as well. Friends and family, you are amazing. Thank you for being so incredibly supportive of me! Hopefully I will be able to post an update relatively soon.