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I am leaving for Guatemala next Saturday morning, quite early in the morning. WOOHOO.
There is great excitement in my heart, but much preparations that are still to be done, mostly concerning last minute fundraising for things that I need to bring, a massive bracelet-making endeavor, and completing all the homework that I will miss in school during one of the two weeks I'll be gone.
I've attempted to blog twice these past few days and halfway finished two postings, to only get caught up with other things. But something that has been decided today: I need to postpone my 30 days on a dollar-a-day and resume it when I return. I have completed 21 of the 30 days so far, but have not been in the best physical and spiritual shape to prepare myself for this upcoming trip due to my limited caloric intake. A turning point came two days ago when I knelt by one of my dearest bosses' chair, crying, as she prayed over me, asking the Lord to fill me with great peace, strength, vigor, and wisdom to prepare myself for this medical missions trip which He has clearly annointed (He has done great things for my team and I this week by providing key provisions, like 2900 crayons, and softening the hearts of the Guatemalan bankers to release funds we sent for the purchase of medicine to our contact person without bribery). Oh praise Him! It has been such a struggle internally and externally for me these past few days, and there has been much unrealized spiritual warfare, that the peace and joy that He has restored today is so refreshing to my soul. He has used the Body to encourage me time and time again, from the various friends who have volunteered their time, energy, and resources to help me bake goodies or make things; to the friends who text me, call, or hug me, reminding me that they're praying for me; to the ones who have bought me personal toiletries and promise to send me off with yummy dried fruit and trail mix.
I decided last night that it would be the wisest choice for me to resume "normal" eating patterns to build myself up physically, and I have noticed a great difference today in my mental alert and focus. I was even able to run and do various other exercises in the gym, and felt so grateful to be able to move my limbs without the thought of possibly passing out. Praise Him! I was able to eat a whole orange today without thought of how the cost of one small piece of fruit was half of my diet, and then enjoyed two slices of PIZZA (oh my goodness, what luxury!) for dinner with many friends.
Also, one of my Nutrition projects that is due next week involves me logging my daily consumption and analyzing it, and my professor specifically stated that I could NOT use my dollar diet, so that's another factor into this decision.
The night ended with getting a call from Kyler from Nepal, and studying with two goofy brothers who have been so dear to me since we started college a few years ago. Now, I am going to finish some more homework and study for a test for tomorrow. What a privilege. Good night! :)
I am leaving for Guatemala next Saturday morning, quite early in the morning. WOOHOO.
There is great excitement in my heart, but much preparations that are still to be done, mostly concerning last minute fundraising for things that I need to bring, a massive bracelet-making endeavor, and completing all the homework that I will miss in school during one of the two weeks I'll be gone.
I've attempted to blog twice these past few days and halfway finished two postings, to only get caught up with other things. But something that has been decided today: I need to postpone my 30 days on a dollar-a-day and resume it when I return. I have completed 21 of the 30 days so far, but have not been in the best physical and spiritual shape to prepare myself for this upcoming trip due to my limited caloric intake. A turning point came two days ago when I knelt by one of my dearest bosses' chair, crying, as she prayed over me, asking the Lord to fill me with great peace, strength, vigor, and wisdom to prepare myself for this medical missions trip which He has clearly annointed (He has done great things for my team and I this week by providing key provisions, like 2900 crayons, and softening the hearts of the Guatemalan bankers to release funds we sent for the purchase of medicine to our contact person without bribery). Oh praise Him! It has been such a struggle internally and externally for me these past few days, and there has been much unrealized spiritual warfare, that the peace and joy that He has restored today is so refreshing to my soul. He has used the Body to encourage me time and time again, from the various friends who have volunteered their time, energy, and resources to help me bake goodies or make things; to the friends who text me, call, or hug me, reminding me that they're praying for me; to the ones who have bought me personal toiletries and promise to send me off with yummy dried fruit and trail mix.
I decided last night that it would be the wisest choice for me to resume "normal" eating patterns to build myself up physically, and I have noticed a great difference today in my mental alert and focus. I was even able to run and do various other exercises in the gym, and felt so grateful to be able to move my limbs without the thought of possibly passing out. Praise Him! I was able to eat a whole orange today without thought of how the cost of one small piece of fruit was half of my diet, and then enjoyed two slices of PIZZA (oh my goodness, what luxury!) for dinner with many friends.
Also, one of my Nutrition projects that is due next week involves me logging my daily consumption and analyzing it, and my professor specifically stated that I could NOT use my dollar diet, so that's another factor into this decision.
The night ended with getting a call from Kyler from Nepal, and studying with two goofy brothers who have been so dear to me since we started college a few years ago. Now, I am going to finish some more homework and study for a test for tomorrow. What a privilege. Good night! :)
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