It has been quite some time since I posted an update on what is going on with my desire to go to Uganda. That is because, until recently, there wasn't much to post. I had just been working and saving to get those beloved student loans paid off. Also, I hadn't been presented with a trip opportunity that I felt confident about. Both of these problems have been solved.
It looks like I'll be heading to Uganda on what is scheduled to be a four week trip in December of this year. I am pumped. "How pumped?", you may ask. I'm Brandi Chastain pumped. I'm Mike Iaconelli pumped. Heck, I'm double rainbow pumped. I often find myself Tebowing like Jaden Smith in After Earth just to regain my composure.
I'm going with a team of about six people. Our team leader lived and worked in Uganda for a year at an orphanage through YWAM. We're not necessarily a YWAM team but we will be hosted and assisted by the organization. Did I mention I'm pumped?
As for the student loans "obstacle", it has been cleared. I had about $15,000 left on my bill when God decided it was time to show off his skills. It's funny how the things that we view as insurmountable or overwhelming God can overcome at the snap of a finger. God will use His people to accomplish His plans. It never fails. I am beyond blessed.
Needless to say, the last month or so has been pretty awesome. I haven't really done much but I've been able to watch God do the work and make big things happen.
I'm anticipating to see how God uses this trip. I'm sure I'll be able to help while I'm there, and that is the goal, but I also know I'm going to get schooled. I honestly don't know how much of my life I'm going to spend in Uganda. I have a desire to see what it looks like to really follow Jesus. I want to be in a place where he has to show up or it all falls apart. I want to see Him build His church, not consumerism. So yeah, I'm going to get schooled.
I have a desire to pastor in the States someday. I think its something that is in the cards for me, but I just don't know when. It feels like I know less and less as time passes and, honestly, that's okay. I know the next step and that's all I need right now. Don't get me wrong. I still try to figure it all out daily to no avail and only added frustration. I didn't go to Xavier's school for spiritually gifted children and graduate with a masters degree in Blind Trust. I do know, however, that He has a plan and that it's better than mine.
