I wanted to give an update on my Cambodia trip by sharing with you how God has been providing for me. (long story about the trip here and here). Part of the deciding factor in me applying for this trip was money. It was actually a sign I asked God for - "Lord, if you want me to go, provide us with the funds". (Yeah, I know you're not supposed to ask for signs...) But our tax refund came in and lo and behold, we had enough. Application sent. And then it started. First my computer died, then my car started acting up and was in and out of the shop for weeks. I've had more medical issues in the last three months than in the last three years combined. Every time we turned around, there was some new unexpected expense. It may sound dramatic, but I'm pretty much convinced it was an attack by the enemy. And so I turned to God and said, I know you must have another way to do this. And He did. I had had a few people say they wanted to help me with the cost, so I started with them and then asked a few other friends and family, my pastor and others that have faithfully walked beside me in this crazy journey. As of today, I can say that I have received all but $100 of the cost of this trip. I stand amazed. AMAZED. And what an awesome gift of God to not only provide the money, but in the process to remind me of the beautiful people I have in my life. Friends who are so generous to stand behind me in this, not just financially but with their kind, encouraging words and constant prayers.
Beyond the money piece, one of my other hurdles was childcare. As some of you know, my husband works fairly erratic hours, so I was prepared to have to enlist about 28 different people to watch one kid during the day, take the other to school, bring over meals (dear husband is not so much a chef), and who knows what else. There were some people I never asked for money because I was pretty sure I would need them on Team Watch-The-Kids, but before I knew it, that was handled too. My sweet mother-in-law is graciously taking time off of work to be here with my family, and my mom is going to fill in the rest. So simple, and another gift from God knowing that my little people are in the best of hands while I'm away.
The verse I found when I first decided to go on this trip is: And
God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all
times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2
Cor. 9:8 How he has shown that to be true already. I wish I could say I had no fear about this trip, but that just wouldn't be honest. But I have confidence that he will supply all that I need, that I will abound in this good work, and that he will bless me abundantly, even if that might look different than what I expect.
