Headed to Cambodia...
posted by Jennifer Ekedal — February 12th, 2010
It is hard to believe that I will be getting on a plane in 2 days. The
reality that I am leaving is slowly starting to sink in. I definitely
have mixed emotions as this marks the end of an era in my own life, but
I am surprised at how excited and ready I am to leave. It is difficult
to uproot your life for the promise of unpredictability, but even
though I don't know the logistics of my life right now, I am confident
that God is going to do amazing things in these girls' lives and also
in my own. Plus, it makes it so much more of an adventure to not know
the details. And as I said in my previous post, I am learning that God
has those details more than covered.
My last few days in
Memphis have been filled with getting all those last minute details in
place. Running lots of errands, meeting with friends, and being prayed
over by the sweetest women. I even got celebrate my birthday with my family before I
left. My last day at work was last week which has given me a
lot more time lately to get things done. All I have left is the
challenge of zipping up my suitcases!
All in all, this trip
has come together so well. A friend gave me the perfect
analogy...especially fitting for me since I worked at an architectural
firm. But he was commenting on how excited I have been over all the
details coming together for my trip and yet how much greater the actual
trip is going to be. It is like putting together the framework of a
house. You are excited to see the building going up and the
anticipation of what it will be like. Yet, when it is actually finished
and you can go inside, that moment is so much greater than anything you
experienced before. As I have sat here the past few months, and seen
the miraculous ways that God has prepared me and provided for this
trip, I forget that this is just the beginning. I haven't even left
yet. How much greater are the lives he is going to heal, the people he
is going to encourage. I am just so excited to get to be a part of what
God is doing.
I can't wait to share with all of you the things that I experience, the people I meet, and the miracles I witness. Get ready!
8 Comments Add your comment
Roy and Nancy Via — Feb 12
We were visiting in one of the classes at Trinity about three weeks ago and
you came in the class and gave a briefing concerning your mission ahead.
Your faith and your love for God and his children was very evident.
So glad we wrote our email address down that day. We wanted very much to hear
from you. We will pray for you. Thank you.
Roy and Nancy Via
Jackson, TN
Sheri Crosier — Feb 13
Jennifer,
I am so excited for you as you embark on this journey! Yes, you are at the end of an era in your own life but you are standing at the entrance of a new one! You are about to begin a new chapter in the story of your life. How exciting! I will be praying for you.
Sheri Crosier
Sheri Crosier — Feb 13
Jennifer,
I am so excited for you as you embark on this journey! Yes, you are at the end of an era in your own life but you are standing at the entrance of a new one! You are about to begin a new chapter in the story of your life. How exciting! I will be praying for you.
Sheri Crosier
Tawni Ballinger — Feb 13
Happy Belated Birthday Jennifer!
We are so excited for you as you embark on your great adventure with the Lord! As Beth Moore once said, "Jesus is my wild ride!" Know that we love you, we're proud of you and we are praying for you.
Love, Lynn and Tawni Ballinger
Randy Strash — Feb 13
Our prayers go with you as you embark on this divine adventure and ministry to the ones for whom God's heart aches. Be ever conscious you are Christ's eyes, Christ's smile, Chrsi's hug to these girls. Remember when you come back that people won't quite understand what you've been through, so lower your expectations while you raise their comprehension through stories into which they can insert their own names, or the names of their own daughters.
Every blessing, Jennifer!
Mark and Donna Vaughan — Feb 14
Godspeed, Jen, as you go. So glad that you get to spend time with Anna in Seoul. We are looking forward to your updates.
淘宝网 — Mar 17
We will say we will display in media and we will become happy
淘宝网 — Mar 17
We will say we will display in media and we will become happy
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