I was hinting around at the possibility of a big decision with the last post. Well, it's official. I am moving to Malawi, Africa for a year beginning August 25. I will be working in a children's hospital for a Christian non-profit called Cure International (cure.org). I will be taking photos and writing blurbs about the patients that come to the hospital in Malawi. I will be providing content to inform Cure supporters how they can help sick or disabled kids financially or prayerfully.
I have prayed hard about this decision for some time - it feels right. I have talked with friends, family and church family. I have talked to missionaries. I have emailed Cure folks back and forth with questions and concerns. I have chatted on Skype with folks trying to reach a decision. All signs point towards Malawi. It lines up so well that I like to think God was preparing my heart long before I knew Malawi was a country in Africa.
I will be working 8-4 in the hospital with a national named Lawrence - who will serve as a translator. A lot of families and children wont know any english. If they do speak English - it will be very rough and difficult to understand. I'm praying that the love that I want to show suffering families will not be affected by the language barrier. I can't wait to to grow without the distractions that I have here at home. I can't wait to rely on God FOR everything.
The logistsics are still being ironed out but Cure is providing housing, training and a monthly stipend. This is such a blessing - I don't know of anyone that has traveled to Africa without having to raise their own funds. I can't wait to see the work that God does on my heart while I'm there.
I hope to see friends and family as much as possible until I leave in August. I m so blessed to be able to do something like this and know that I have so many people supporting me here at home. If you pray, please remember me.
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