Monday, June 15, 2009

Lead and I will follow...

Last night at 10 p.m. when most of us were snuggling up in bed with our loved ones, a small group of people were meeting at a local church to begin an exciting adventure together. Last night some sweet girls that I know left for Haiti on a mission trip! As Max and I were just pulling the covers around us, I glanced at the clock and told Max we needed to pray for these girls, because I knew they were leaving RIGHT THEN for their trip! They will travel several hours by car, hurry thru several airports, and venture into the unknown.
I can't tell you enough how proud I am of these girls. Last night as I laid in bed I thought about being their age again...I knew I would have never even thought about doing something so courageous! I STILL wouldn't take a trip like that - I truely struggle with letting go and following God wherever He leads me. I have so much fear inside - I want to be at home where I know I have a warm, comfy bed to sleep in every night. I'm super anxious about flying, I want to always know where I'm going and what it will be like. I am not as brave as these sweet girls. Or maybe I just need to push my fears aside and go where He leads me. It would take so much courage to get on a plane and go to a place you have never seen before - not knowing what to expect, what you will encounter, where you will sleep that night. I know that these girls will be a part of so many miracles this week - the Lord is going to use them to touch so many lives. Children will embrace them, woman will admire them, men will see their strength and courage...and lives will be changed forever.

Please keep this group in your prayers - just pray that God's plan is accomplished, that these sweet girls are safe, and everything unfolds smoothly during their trip. I admire this group of people so much, and they have inspired me to let go and let God:) Thanks girls!!

I also wanted to share a few pictures I took of a friend's little boy...I thought they turned out super sweet and I swear he could be a model:)!! Take a look at this incredible little boy:




6 comments:

Leah Robinson said...

I'll be praying for the Haiti group....and I LOVE the pictures!! What an addicting smile!

Sandy said...

how stinkin' adorable!!! He is a handsome little fella!

I'm praying for the Haiti group as we speak, it gave me chills to hear you talk about them. Try and remember that God has different purposes for all of us. Just because you don't go to Haiti or have the strength to do some of these adventurous things, doesn't mean you aren't doing great things for the purpose of Jesus Christ. You are a wonderful woman and a fantastic mother and Max is going to grow up and one day want to marry a Christian woman just like his mommy. Cherish that, you're doing a great job!

Jamie said...

I couldn't have said it better myself Sandy!!!

Chelsa said...

good post ab :) and great pics!

Kirsten said...

alyssa has been calling and checking up on us..somehow they can call for free?? idk..lol but they made it down safe..=]

Alyssa said...

You mean the world to me! We're doing great and i got a quick chance to get on here. love you. keep praying for us & for the nannies that we're teaching. They will shape these kids with everything that we teach them. You're awesome abbie. love you!