Beautiful.
That’s the word the Lord gave me to describe this season in Georgia.
I maybe would have used a few other words – challenging, stretching, uncomfortable.
But I agree, Papa. Beautiful is the best word.
My season at Adventures has been short, but defined by beauty all around. Physical, emotional, spiritual, relational – I have grown so much. I’ve stepped in to more self awareness. I’ve done hard things. I’ve had great days and terrible days and all the days in between. I’ve met some of the most amazing people in the world. I didn’t come here for community, but it’s one of the greatest gifts I received.
But the greatest gift? Greater intimacy and dependence on the Father.
There has not been one single moment where I questioned God’s goodness. In every hard moment, he was faithful. In every challenging conversation, he was present. In every moment I wanted to quit, he was compassionate and pushed me to continue further that I thought I could go.
God’s beauty, grace, kindness, and provision mark my time living in Georgia and working at Adventures in Missions.
And with that, I have been released by the Lord to move back to Nebraska. It doesn’t feel like a “call” to go home, but more of a freedom to move back if I want to.
So I am choosing to move back to Nebraska at the end of January. I have peace that surpasses understanding. I know this is the right choice for me right now.
It’s bittersweet. I am excited to be back home, and incredibly sad to leave my people in Georgia. These are some of the most beautiful friendships I’ve ever had. I feel seen and known and valued. My people here are a giant blessing, and it’s very hard to leave them.
But I have tasted and seen the goodness of the Lord, the faithfulness of my Papa. I know that His character will remain true in yet another transition.
It’s comforting knowing I have freedom in the will of God. Sometimes He’s very clear in telling me what to do, and sometimes He gives me a choice with the assurance that He is with me no matter what I choose.
He never left me in Georgia. He’s not going to leave me in Nebraska. And for that I am incredibly thankful.
See you soon, Nebraska.
To wrap up my time here, I have about $850 in one time donations to raise in order to close my fundraising deficit. If you’d like to donate one last time toward my work with Adventures, click the “donate” link at the top of the page. Thank you for all your support over the years. I could not have done any of this without you.
