Since the day I came back from Guatemala in April, it has
been a straight marathon. The Lord knows I work best under extreme pressure
(especially time constraints) and so I am convinced that is why it took so long
for me to FINALLY see God’s clear and perfect path to becoming full time with
NLAI. Along with making decisions at the
last possible moment, came a lot of ground work in a short amount of time.
Support packets sent, people met with, car sold, all of my belongings packed into
4 suitcases, everything else sold/given away, and marrying off a best friend
;). Now it is time to enjoy a week of
rest before heading to the School of Missions.
I am soaking in this time with my family. Knowing they are about to move to Italy has
made time with them even more precious.
Life as an army brat was always an adventure but really hard at
times. Saying goodbye to friends or my
dad was a part of almost every day life, I remember when I was little thinking,
well when we are older we will all live in the same place and life will be
great. Well my sister Katie just
accepted a job in Texas, parents heading out end of this month to Italy, All of
my Grandparents are in Georgia/South Carolina, friends literally all over the world and I am
in Guatemala (via San Juan, Texas ha). Yep, we are a lot closer now! Oh wait..
All this to say the stress of getting things done, mounted when I thought of
the separation that’s coming. I am so
thankful that one day when this life is over we will all be together!
For now I just wanted to say THANK YOU, for all of you who
listened to me as I debated on what to do, encouraged me to be patient (another
downfall of mine), and did everything you could to help emotionally,
prayerfully, and financially! I think of each of you as my beloved family!
Now that I have time to sit, and process my heart is
BURSTING with ideas on ministry both while in San Juan and once I am finally in
my home in Guatemala. :) I cannot wait to see how things continue to progress.
Thank you for joining me on this journey and continuing to do life with me far
a part.
Please keep in your prayers:
1, Ease and safety in moving to San Juan, and my parents as
a week later they move to Italy.
2. I am only at 35% of monthly support. Each day is a test
of faith as time comes closer to starting the School of Missions. I know the
Lord will take care of me, this is just truly an amazing path of Faith!
3. Melvin as he continues to go through medical treatment to
become healed from Leukemia.
I would LOVE to hear all that is going on with each of you,
and things that I can be praying for! cowart.colleen@gmail.com
Love you all!
Colleen :)
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