Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Up and Down Feelings

In the last couple of days, i have received much word about the happenings in Cameroon as well as information about what to bring to protect myself from disease, mostly Malaria. The most recent news is that i'm going to get Malaria no matter what i try to do to protect myself... I will never be able to give blood if that happens (I'm really into that). Its been a crazy couple of days for me and my feelings. One moment i'm stoked, the next i'm terrified... I am afraid of the unknown, but excited for the experience. There is no doctor there, and recently i've been reading the doctors blogs. How am i going to survive? Is there going to be help? i can't be a doctor! I had two very wonderful people come by my house yesterday with encouragement i don't even think they know they gave me. The first woman that stopped by was Christie. I was busy for a little bit, but came over to sit down and talk to her for awhile. She had given my mom an envelope, and began to tell me that she collects antiques. For her birthday, she wanted to get this beautiful antique barbie that was made the year she was born. She decided that the money would be better used for my trip and wanted to help me with the money. I was shocked and stunned... $100. Praise God for humble people:) Juanne came by later in the day and i was astonished to see the things she blessed me with. She had come over and and brought medical books, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, blood pressure cuffs, and more! The book that answered my prayers was a book called "Where There is No Doctor a village health care handbook". Just hours before she stopped by i was overwhelmed with the responsibility of being some kind of superhero. The only superhero is the Lord himself and no matter what happens, HE WILL PROVIDE. He has been amazing me with His faithfulness through people, providence, and words of comfort! "...If you have a deep personal faith in God you'll be able to say to any mountain of difficulty, 'Out of my way!' and God will help move it. You can do anything for Him when your faith is in Him" Matt 17:20

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  1. Caitlin Cuenca will be with me but i'm going there earlier than her. I'll be there 3 weeks before she arrives...

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  2. Wish I could go too, that is so awesome that you are getting to do this. Two verses that have always helped me when I need strength are Isaiah 40:31 and 41:10. I will be praying for you and hope to get frequent updates on here from you :)

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  3. Thats right Elissa. Just always remember it wherever you go. Praying for you.

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  4. Thanks for the major prayers:) It's MUCH appreciated.

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