It is time. At least I am not in this situation. Praise Jesus! That was chaos. But I am a grown up going on a big girl trip. I know that may sound silly because I have gone on many trips, but really when I go on a trip I have some kind of security blanket... Carlos, my kids, a familiar place, a visit to someone I love. But this trip, is to another country with a group of people I am not close to. Many I don't even know yet. And well this leaves me realizing that I am a big girl, taking an adult trip! Yikes.
I have 6 hours before I have to get in the car and drive to the airport. Within that time I have to make lunches for tomorrow, get clothes ready for the week for the kids, write letters to all the teachers explaining where and with whom my kids are going home with. I have to finish packing, shower and do my hair. Print out pictures for our sponsor girl to keep. Brief the morning sitter on the am rituals, I need to do this here blog. Oh yeah and I need to sleep.
But again, at least this is not me!
Well my friends, we will have many posts coming your way. My heart is that I will share with you all the story of Compassion. The lives changed. The impact that we can have on the world. I am excited to see how God will write this story.
Here is the trips page. You can see the new friends I am going to make and follow our posts! See you in El Salvador! H
HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP BEING A BIG GIRL! Praying for ya and all the details with the fam while you are away blogging for us. I am super excited for this opportunity. You will be a blessing fo sur.
Jen
Posted by: Jen | November 08, 2009 at 09:20 PM
every blessing heather for your trip..it will be amazing and stretching.......praying for your safety and your family while you are gone.....look forward to seeing it all unfold in blogland....
Posted by: ally | November 08, 2009 at 11:24 PM
I will follow your blog, day and night, waiting for you to share some El Salvadoran stuff...
11 years ago i visited El Salvador, just 4 years after the civil war. I lived in Chalatenango for 7 weeks. Also visited a couple of villages.
Happy trip and bee safe!
Posted by: Kattta | November 09, 2009 at 03:02 AM
I am so excited for you! I couldn't wait to get up this morning and check your blog...as I will do all week. Many prayers for you.
Posted by: Cindi | November 09, 2009 at 04:41 AM
So excited for you Heather!!! I'll be following your trip and praying for you daily.
Hugs~
Fran
Posted by: Fran | November 09, 2009 at 04:43 AM
What a great opportunity for you! Can't wait to read your blog posts about your experiences in El Salvador. Praying for you and your family!
Posted by: Jessi | November 09, 2009 at 04:57 AM
praying for traveling mercies. looking forward in hearing about your adventures.
You can do ALL things through Christ!
E.
Posted by: evie | November 09, 2009 at 05:41 AM
Travel safely!! Excited for you and to hear/read all the stories!
Posted by: JV | November 09, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Woke up (well as much as one wakes up at 6 on a Monday morning) praying for you guys. Lots of love to all going.
Posted by: Prudence | November 09, 2009 at 07:32 AM
My prayer for you this morning is that you will quickly bond with the travel team and there will be at least one other woman who "feels like home." You know, the kind of connection where you instantly feel like you've known each other forever? That's my prayer for you!
Have a WONDERFUL trip!!!
Posted by: Martha | November 09, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Heather, this is going to be a trip of a lifetime! Many prayers are going out for you - I will be one of those that are praying. You are an amazing woman that is doing exactly what God has requested of you. Have an amazing life changing time...and I will be following every step of the way! Blessings big girl!!!
Posted by: Randi | November 09, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Have a great trip....we will be following
Posted by: Danae Lehman | November 09, 2009 at 12:00 PM