So, it seems as if my desire to live in Thailand is becoming more and more of a reality everyday. Just on Friday I got a phone call from someone in leadership in MBMSI (mennonite brethren mission services international), and we talked about my trip and about where I want to be and when I want to go, and they then proceeded to give me a tentative schedule.
He is pushing to have me accepted within the next two weeks, and then in May I will have to go to Abbotsford for team building and for getting to know the organization a bit better. I will also have to undergo a "missionary assessment". Am I crazy? Am I healthy? Am I going to cause damage to people in Thailand? In June, I will finished working at the church and then will spend the summer raising support. Come fall, I will have to move to Abbotsford and take some courses to become more familiar with MBMSI, and then hopefully I will be heading out to Thailand in January.
This is of course, not set in stone. Anything could happen. Heck, I could even be rejected by the organization, but it really seems as if God is in this and is leading the way forward. The next 10 months of my life seem filled with upheaval, goodbyes, and lots and lots of other things.
I'm so excited. This has been a dream of mine for about 5 years!!! But I also have a sadness about this time of my life being over...about leaving my friends and my family and about leaving everything I know behind. Excited about the adventure that this will be, but saddened by the loss.
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5 comments:
Jess, this seems obvious to me as well, that God is placing you in Thailand. The other day when you were in my living room I was watching your face light up while talking about your latest trip: you were so excited about all the future possibilities - it was easy to get caught in the excitement with you. This has been your hearts desire, and it is exciting to be sure, but believe me, I *DO* understand the feelings of loss that accompany it.
It's early in the day for me, I wish I had something utterly profound to say, but all I have is this: You are so special to us, both as a personal friend and a church friend. Blog everything. Be honest about the hard stuff - no one will judge you for it, that just helps in knowing how to pray. And let us in on all the good stuff too, don't forget about that!
We're praying for you now, before and during this transition and upheaval. This could be one of the most impacting times of your life I think. It's exciting to be a sideline-part of it with you.
You rock, girl.
Its so true that this has been on your heart for years. I know how much you love the Thai people and I'm really really excited for you! Your passion for God is contagious. Thanks for being my friend and inspiring me - you WILL be missed... by many people and that's a good thing I reckon ;). Go for it!
Where in Thailand are you going to be working, and what will you be doing? My wife, my friend and I have been in Thailand for nearly a year now. If you have any questions, I'd love to help you out.
i got a hair cut from a ladyboy once. good haircut, though a little unnerving during the wash and condition. congratulions Jessica, may the Lord continue to bless you and lead you in His good plans for your life. surely you will be challenged and used. well done.
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I told you she is the smartest. She types at 6 months Brilliant!!
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