Well if I didn’t know that I was in His hands before I definitely do now! God has continued to show His love and guidance in every aspect of this trip! On Feb. 22 when I said goodbye to my parents I was really upset and sad and I felt alone. However, God knew how I felt and meet my need for comfort over and over again. When I was in line waiting to get on the first plane (Calgary to London) the computers shut down and had to restart so we were waiting for a while. Behind me was an older couple and we started talking and just having someone to talk to rather than just sitting there crying was great! Then when I got on the airplane I felt alone once again. Thinking of going on a nine hour flight with no one that I knew around, going to a place that I had no idea what it was like was terrifying. However, after a couple of seat changes (a mother wanted to sit her daughter and new grandbaby, and then two friends wanting to sit together) an older man ended sitting beside me. He sat down and started talking asking questions of where I was going and what I was doing and when I said that I was a missionary, he paused and started laughing because he is a missionary too! From then on we just clicked and had a great conversation! He noticed that I was a little bit upset and told me that he would be my dad for the trip. What a blessing! When we got off at London her pointed me in the right direction but had to run because he had a quick connecting flight that he had to catch. At this point God brought back the first couple from the airport to show me the rest of the way. God definitely was in control with that!
Then I had another 11 hour flight to South Africa and when I got off there was no one going in the direction I thought that I should be going, but I went that way anyways continually telling myself that I was in God’s hands and that He was going to take care of me. Needless to say, He did. I found my way around the airport and actually meet a lady working in a store (I bought water) from Malawi which was really cool. God has just continually showed His guidance and love throughout this whole trip. I think that God made this trip a long one so that He could teach me not only that I have to be strong and courageous, but also first and foremost to trust Him.
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ReplyDeleteHi Kaity,
ReplyDeleteI know how you felt as you traveled away from your family and the waves of loneliness. I felt so overwhelmed on my way to Costa Rica (10+yrs ago) that I got sick on the plane. I was so full of emotions: excitement, fear of the unknown, expectation of the loneliness to come. One thing that I learned that is for certain: God is in control and he was my comfort. He will continue to put people in your path to help you as well. God is good. The jet lag too will pass.... We are praying for you.
Love Becky
Hey love,
ReplyDeleteI have a confession, I forgot to set my alarm to pray for you while I was asleep. However, God didn't forget that I made that commitment. So I ended up dreaming about flying...I had to catch a flight and fast. It was weird how it worked but it dawned on me that you were flying while I was asleep, so I woke. Looked at the time in disappoint to see that I was 2 hours off, but I still prayed and am very glad to hear that you are there safe and sound.
Love ya,
Christina