Last weekend Fr. Busch, the priest at my parish, allowed me to speak after each Mass. To share about my upcoming trip to Paidha, Uganda and to ask for donations and prayers. Everyone's kindness and support went above and beyond what I had expected!
Receiving many hugs, promises of prayer, encouragement, and donations put me, once again, in awe of the goodness of God and His people.
Thanks to the Kiwanis Club, the parishioners of St. Ann's, friends, and family, I have received enough donations to allow me to stay for seven months- and beyond (hopefully)! My church is also setting up an account that will allow people to safely donate and support the project(s) that God so wills to begin in Paidha.
Joy, peace, and excitement are all around and within me. Praying everyday to have the grace of open hands and an open heart to Our Lord and His will. Open to love and serve in the way He so calls me to do. Ears open to listen, patience for His timing, and perseverance in all things.
Thank you to all those who have been with me...
through encouragement,
giving me hope and strength,
housing me,
feeding me,
clothing me,
teaching me,
helping me with my computer and camera,
and praying for me, over me, with me, and all around me.
Thank you to those who have given me jobs,
given me a car to drive,
shoes to run in,
and books to read.
A big thank you to my spiritual director, Fr. Christoper, who has helped guide me and kept me on the right path of discernment.
And thank you to the greatest Mom, who supports me, even though I probably give her way too much anxiety!
I pray I am able to do good to others the way so many have done good to me.
Looking forward to getting on a plane in three short weeks..
"I used to pray that God would feed the hungry, or do this or that, but now I pray that He will guide me to do whatever I'm supposed to do, what I can do. I used to pray for answers, but now I'm praying for strength. I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us and we change things." -Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
