This is only the beginning

DTS has three days left. 

It may seem like the end, but the truth is that it is only the beginning. So much has happened in the past four and a half months, but that was only an introduction to all that is to come. At times I was taken way outside of my comfort zone, and it was hard. But looking back, I'm so glad that I had those growing points. God taught me how to grow and how to go deeper with Him. And in this life, I can never go deep enough. There is always more growth that can happen. So, this is only the start.

My next project is to present a story collection. After arriving back in Iowa, I hope to do a series of posts that highlight the experiences and stories of our time in Swaziland and Uganda. Your support, whether it be through prayer or finances, has been very much appreciated, and I want to share with you the impact that it had on my life as well as in the lives of others. God has worked in amazing ways and, if possible, I'd love to give you just a little glimpse of that. Without you, I wouldn't be here. I couldn't be at Ten Thousand Homes today if it weren't for the overwhelming support that I have received from family, friends, and my church family. All I can say is thank you. Thank you for investing into my life and for encouraging me in this step of faith God called me to. Thank you for faithfully praying for me and my DTS family as we shared God's love with the people of Uganda and Swaziland. Thank you.

I'm not going to pretend that re-entry into American culture is going to be easy. In fact, I know it's going to be difficult. But one thing that God has developed in me is a deep reliance on His strength and wisdom. He has proven to me time and time again that He will give me all that I need to each circumstance I face. And so I trust that He will also give me wisdom as I come back to Iowa. I still don't know what I'll do after DTS - but that's ok. I will continue to press into God, and trust that He will guide me in this next chapter of life.

This is only the beginning. Not only are there stories still to be told, there are stories yet to be written.