Africa?

I believe a few weeks ago I mentioned something in one of my posts about going to East Asia this summer for a summer project with Campus Crusade for Christ. But, OH so much has changed since then...

While at Fall Getaway, I definitely felt the calling to go somewhere this summer; at the time, I thought that somewhere was going to be East Asia. So, of course, I’ve been praying about it. Lately, though, I’ve felt like that’s not where I should go this summer....I just have no idea where. I knew I wouldn’t be in my hometown, but I didn’t know if I should go somewhere or stay and work in Wilmington.

I want to back-track a little: This past year, I have been thinking a lot about moving to Africa when I finish school. I love helping others as it is, but especially those who are less fortunate and can’t always afford help themselves. I plan on becoming a Nurse Practitioner and either starting my own hospital/clinic like place in Africa or just going wherever other organizations will need me.

Now that that’s covered, let’s fast-forward again: I was thinking to myself a few weeks ago, why would I go to East Asia if I’m considering moving to Africa? I was talking to the most amazing guy ever the other day who went to Africa this past summer for a few weeks and said it was amazing. He said seeing the joy on the children’s faces and in their hearts is like nothing in this world. He told me all about his trip and explained what organization he went through (Empower a Child); he is even thinking about full time missions work after graduation.

I can finally feel it all coming together. I hope and pray that it works out, but if it doesn’t then I know that God will have me somewhere else that I can be used. I can’t wait to figure out where that will be!