“The time has come,”
the Walrus said,
“To talk of many things:
Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax–
Of cabbages–and kings–
And why the sea is boiling hot–
And whether pigs have wings.”
The time has come.
The past 9 months has been
leading up to Wednesday, the day we all go home. Sunday night we returned from
our 4 day debrief in Tamarindo,
Costa Rica. It
was spent relaxing and reflecting. We even had a service and time of worship on
the beach.
On our first night of team
meetings we talked about the next season of our lives. One important word was emphasized, Leave. We read a chapter from the Donald Miller book entitled Through
Painted Deserts. It stressed the
importance of change and moving on into the next stage with confidence and
love, knowing God will guide your steps. He states, “Learn to love others, God
wants something more than concrete ideas.”
One of the most important
things I learned on this trip was my identity in Christ. What I have on this
earth means nothing and will not get me a better seat in heaven, it is only about loving those around you while you have the opportunity. The earth is
just a tent; we are here for a short time.
Personally, I am trying hard to focus on making a clean break. Even though
I am going to return, I want it to be a new start. It will be the same
location, but my role will be completely new. I don’t want any weird carry
over.
Donald Miller went on to say,
“you will never be alone, everything will still be here when you get back.” God
will provide for the next stage of my life, and all of our lives. Whatever it
may be. I am excited to see what the Lord has promised for what is to come in
my future. I know it will be a time a growth.
My time here in Nicaragua was
very special, words cannot really sum it up properly. I will miss my team and
the times we spent together. I love the affect that God has had on the
community though us. It has been an honor and a blessing.
I arrive back in Nebraska on Friday
morning. See you then.
Annie
PS. this may or may not be my
last blog. I would like to continue too, so check back here to find out more.
