After Hard Work

I can't believe that it has been almost 2 months since I posted on my blog about Haiti.  However, school got super busy but now after hard work I can finally say I will be graduating with my Masters in education in about 2 weeks!  God has provided so much for me this year by showing me beauty and encouragement any time I felt like I couldn't make it. The people that have been placed in my life this year will forever be a blessing.  I am beyond excited to see where God takes everyone in the next step of life! 

Some updates on Haiti now that I finally get to think about Haiti!  Lori and I are planning on taking a trip the end of May so I can see what is going on in Haiti, what I need to pack, and what life is going to look like next year.  Originally, we had planned my parents to come with me at this time as well.  However, our wonderful God had a bigger plan and He knew that was not going to happen.  Now it is just Lori and I going while my dad is going to get to work in the hospitals in Honduras.  It is beyond wonderful what all God plans when we do not even try!! Oh, and my parents will be coming in July when I move-- they will just come back to the States while I stay in Haiti!

After defending my action research and finding out that I passed, I felt overwhelmed with the thought of leaving this comfortable life and everything that I love and know to move to the poorest country that I don't know anything about.  God kept placing scriptures on my heart to ensure me that I am doing his plan not mine.  That in order to be my disciple I must deny myself daily and take up the cross and follow him.  I know that this next year will be amazing and hard at the same time.  Knowing that this is what God wants makes it more exciting than scary.  

If you feel that God wants you to come along side this journey with me, I would love your support through prayer or a donation.  My goal for this year is to raise $5,000 this will include my plane tickets (I am planning on 2 trips, 1 to move and 1 for Christmas) along with living expenses (I am planning on living on $200 a month).  If you feel that you are called to make a donation and help contribute to this cause you can click this link Outside the Bowl- Donation for Heather   and make a donation of your choice =) There are directions on this link/ page to follow what to do in order to donate. I can't wait to see what God has planned with your help!