I found my life when I laid it down. The past few days, I have been somewhat overwhelmed with various emotions. I am currently awaiting the arrival of my staff paperwork for Overland, which leaves me in awe that this is real and incredibly excited for the future. This process also highlights some of the … Continue reading Laid Down
Tag: Zambia
Month Three
The first weekend in July was the Mukuni Chief Ceremony. Zambia (as well as other nearby nations) are divided into chiefdoms, and many of them have annual ceremonies to celebrate their chief. Our base is in the Mukuni chiefdom, and it is Chief Mukuni that gave this piece of property to Overland. Because of this, … Continue reading Month Three
Z-Day
This is it. In just under 13 hours, we'll be departing on our first of three flights. I am in complete and total disbelief that this is actually happening, that the money actually came in, that the trip didn't get cancelled because it's so small, that I am going out of the United States for … Continue reading Z-Day
Details, Acts, & Beginnings
Just 28 days until we're on the ground in Zambia (27 until we fly).The anxiety is really starting....good anxiety...excitement...disbelief. This trip seems like forever in the making (6 months in reality), in that time, facing the threat of it being cancelled and the threat of the money not coming in and now it's actually about … Continue reading Details, Acts, & Beginnings
Multiplication & Division
When we had our first Zambia meeting back in the beginning of June, I left feeling disheartened, and I wasn't really sure why. I should have left feeling excited and fired-up. A few days later, I figured out why.My church is extremely missions-driven, to the point where everyone is challenged to go on a missions … Continue reading Multiplication & Division
Zambia 2014
This is it! In 34 days as of posting, I will be embarking on my very first missions trip!"How do you know you love missions if you've never been on a trip?"The answer is simple: because I love the Lord, desire to serve him, and take His Word seriously.I love this Q&A response on Overland's … Continue reading Zambia 2014