This last week here in Scotland with my sister and her family has been a beautiful intermission, a time to refocus and prepare, and thanks to my adorable nephew, Sam, remember that simple things can be quite extraordinary. I don’t think I realized when I booked my trip in this manner how much I needed this boundary as I left one thing to start another. Traditionally in my adventures my fear of the unknown kicks in and I start to think that I don’t really want to go, that I am in fact making a big mistake, that I want nothing more than to just go home. I’m not sure whether its because I know this is where I need to be right now, or the knowledge that so many people are supporting me, or that I took time to rest, or if its a little bit of each but I am thankful to not be second guessing or worrying about my decision, to walk into this with calmness.
I would, however, appreciate prayers, good thoughts, whatever you are comfortable with as I travel. I leave tonight at 8:30pm and won’t arrive in Guinea until 8:05pm tomorrow night. In between are four airports, three connections, a six hour layover, lots of airplane food and very little sleep. All of which culminates in navigating immigration with no VISA, just exemption papers and travel documents. By the time I get to the ship and to my room I’ll have been traveling for about 26 hours and for those who know how hangry I can get, imagine Mavis on no sleep also… here’s hoping I have patience beyond measure!
I have no clue how quickly I’ll be able to access the internet onboard so I’ll just say check the news on Thursday night, no airplane crashes mean I made there ok 😉
A Beautiful Wander 
God is with you sister. He will make your path smooth as you journey towards an adventure and the beginning of helping a lot of people. Praying for your safety and transition to this new place!
Praying. Love you, this is going to be an amazing adventure, remember when God is with us, nothing can stand against us!
Travel safe! And on behalf of your fellow travellers who dont know hangry, please carry snacks 🙂
So thankful for the time you had in Scotland! Will be praying for the travels!
Praying for you as you travel and begin this new adventure! Excited to hear about what God will do in and through you in the coming months!
I heard those moments of rest, breath, and pause called “selah moments” once. I love that you had a chance to prepare yourself before heading out on this wonderful adventure!