Heart And Mind Wide Open

I’ve written and rewritten this about a million times already. (Ok, you got me. Maybe not a million, but close enough!) I think I have rewritten it so much that what I have to say is all mixed up in my head and now that I’m finally writing this I’m still unsure as to how I should put so much into one little blog post. I will also freely admit that there is some fear behind this post, because this is me admitting that my life is taking a drastic change. You know the saying that goes “If you’re dreams don’t scare you they aren’t big enough?” Well, at this point my dreams are HUGE! Don’t take this wrong though. I’m very excited and blessed to be able to write this post for you, and though the future looks a little scary from this angle I know this is the direction I need to be heading in. So without further a-do, the final draft of the thoughts in my head and the feelings in my heart! Enjoy!! On March 13,2015 I received a call. One that would change my life and would also affect the lives of some of those around me. I had been accepted as an intern for Children’s Lifeline in Haiti! I was beyond thrilled and couldn't help but cry after the phone call because I was so happy! Right away, I told as many people as possible, but later on realized that I didn’t go into the details. That is why I’ve decided to write about it. Many people have asked me exactly what I will be doing while there and so I thought I would elaborate a little more on what my tasks will be on the mission field. The first thing that I was asked to do was to work along side Robenson. His job each school year is to update families in the U.S. about the child that they sponsor through Lifeline. This is all computer based and sometimes does not get completed. I will most likely be asked to join him in talking with the sponsor child and getting information for his/her sponsor family! Another big part of my job will be to do a bible study for the village girls. A lot of the girls don’t have time to go out and do things because they are busy helping at home, but we are hoping that this bible study will give them a chance to branch out a little in their social lives and their faith! Last, but not least, I will have some days that I go to the new orphanage Lifeline just opened and work there, or possibly travel with visiting teams to other orphanages! So as you can see there is a lot that I will be doing while there and I’m truly looking forward to it! As of right now I don’t really have exact dates for my departure. I do know that it will be sometime in October. Originally the plan was for me to arrive there more towards the end of August, but after much prayer and discussion with several people I have decided that going in October would be better for both me and Children’s Lifeline. Before I head off to Haiti I will need to travel to Georgia for a few days to stay with one of the directors. There I will be trained on how to use the computer software that I will be managing in order to update families about their sponsor child. After training I will travel with both the director and her assistant to Haiti to get settled in! I’m beyond excited to begin this new chapter of my life! But I also ask for prayers. With a new chapter comes new experiences, new places, new people and many other new things. This is kind of where the fear comes in. I have been here two times, and I have fallen in love with the place and the people, but it is still very new to me. I know this is where I am called to be, and this is where I want to be. But, I will be very far away from comfort. From the places I know, the people I know, the culture I know…the list goes on. I know God will be there for me, and that I will have endless support from all of you, which makes things so much easier! The fear is a good thing, its exciting and shows me every day that what I dreamed as a little girl is finally coming true thanks to God and His plan. He’s truly watching over me.

Once again, thank you all for your unending love and support throughout my journey! I don't think I could ever say that enough! You are all such a blessing to me and I thank God for each and every one of you! ((If you have any questions, please feel free to message me on Nina’s Little Mission Facebook page! To get there you can just click —-> here ))