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Published: June 14th 2016
(Author: Jenna Rhyne)
"Mommy, how much longer until Nicaragua?"
"Just 2 more sleeps, honey. 2 more sleeps. And then you get to visit with Nana and Grandpa!!"
Wait a second. 2 more sleeps?!?! 2 MORE SLEEPS?! Ok, permission granted to freak out. The packing list seems a mile long, but I am supposed to pack light. Have I thought of all the loose ends and tied them as tightly as I possible can? What am I missing? Will the kids childcare transitions be smooth? Are the pets taken care of? Do I have adequate coverage at work? It's just too much! I know I'm missing something huge!
Almost every day this week has started like this for me. What brings me back to some semblance of sanity comes from a quote my Pastor shared on Sunday.
“ Never feel unqualified. God uses people with a willing Heart, not a perfect resume."
What a welcomed relief. I know that my heart is completely in the right place, even if my actions may get lost in the shuffle. The journey began a long time ago for me....with my first trip to Guatemala, to a year ago when Erik and I decided to celebrate our 10 year anniversary by recruiting a team to build in Nicaragua. The plane takes off in just a few days and it doesn't matter if my suit case is overfilled or under-filled, because my qualifications are already tucked safely inside my heart.
Friends and family: We'll see you on the flip side! Feel free to keep following this site for more updates from myself and our team members.
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