50 days and away we GO!

So as of today I have exactly 50 days until I leave for my DTS. I can't believe how quickly time goes by! I'm in a very surreal place right now, and my emotions are bouncing between nervous and excited so fast I can't keep track.

I'm not nervous about the actual DTS, I know it is going to be a life-changing, mind-blowing, awe-inspiring experience. I know I'm going to learn things about God and His Word that I never knew, and I know I'm going to learn a lot about myself as I step out on my own. I know I won't be alone, but I have never been in that place where I have God and only God to depend on; without the familiarity of home and my family and friends to lean on. It's going to be a growing experience for me both spiritually and personally. That makes me excited!

My nerves are mostly related to the amount of time I will be spending away from my family and friends. Living within ten minutes of every member of your family is a privaledge a lot of people don't have, and I am so grateful that I do, but I know its going to make being away from them even harder. I ask everyone to pray for me, that God would carry me through those days of homesickness and that he would send people into my life to uplift me when I am feeling down. I know that God is calling, not just me, but each and every person who will be attending the fall 09 DTS for a reason, and I know we will all lean on eachother for support when we have rough days. We will be our own little fam away from fam.

I am so thankful for God's provision in paying for my DTS. I am so close to my goal, closer than I thought I could be at this point, which is very exciting. I still need around 1,500 dollars which needs to be paid by October to have my full cost made up, but I am trusting that God will provide as he always has. With work, I will be able to cover about a third of that need, which leaves me a thousand to raise before I go.

I typically go into work around 4pm so I am free before than any day and I usually have three days off during the week as well...
If you need a babysitter or a cleaner anytime, CALL ME! I would love to help you out! I typically know my next weeks schedule by friday, so if you need me I will let you know when I am free! All money earned would go directly to pay for my DTS.

If you would like to send a donation, you can mail them to me at, 104 Briarcliff Way, Greer SC 29651. and THANK YOU! so much, for your generosity!

Please pray for my financial situation that I could meet my goal and go without any worry or stress about money!

Most importantly I ask that all would partner with me in prayer as I prepare to enter the mission field. This is a calling we all share, to carry the love of Christ into the world, and I feel humbled to be a part of the work God is doing through YWAM. I want to be a light to those that I meet, that they would not see me, but see Christ and glorify HIS name!
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!

chels.


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