It's coming so quickly... We have worked so hard for this week to finally get here. This journey has been a crazy one, for sure, but WOW!!! I really am at a loss for words. So many thoughts and feelings flooding my heart and mind. So many things I want to say and share with you guys... So much we want to shout from our mountain top.
Our God is AWESOME!
He is crazy in love with His children and He wants to teach us more about Him through our acknowledgement and obviously, our care of the orphans and the widows... In whatever way we can or are willing to do that.
This is where it's at y'all... Leaving all that we know to be safe and sound, to be the hands and feet of Jesus... THIS IS REAL LIVING. This is bar far the most fabulously exciting, thought provoking, freighteningly overwhelming thing I have EVER done... EVER. I am not a thrill seeker by nature. NOT AT ALL.
About 10 years ago I thought I'd try to conquer my fear of roller coasters by riding "The Hulk" at Island's Of Adventure. I was so pumped! I waited in the long line with Matt and our 2 friends feeling like such a big, brave girl:)
As soon as it was our turn I climbed up into the seat and fastened the smelly seat belt. All I could think of was, "Lord, please, please let me like this and not be afraid." I also tried to think of an excuse to get off, but I was so scared, I couldn't think straight.
Well, if you've been on this ride, you know that there is no calm ride to the top. It hurls you out of there around 1000 miles per hour. Seriously, it might as well have taken me to the moon. It would have made no difference to me. The G-forces were unbelievable. I was so scared, I couldn't open my eyes. I couldn't even scream. Matt kept yelling, "Open your eyes!!!" I couldn't! They were sealed shut! My heart felt like it would explode any second and all I could think of is, "How long have I been on this ride?! Surely it's almost over!?" It never ended. It went on for like... FOREVER! And it felt so intense, like we were goona get thrown right off the track, not at all the impression it gives from watching below.
When the ride came to a stop, I was frozen in my seat. Everyone was looking at me for a response. I got up and walked out of there, head spinning from intense vertigo...
I quietly walked over to the viewing area and stood looking up at that glorious, "smooth-looking" ride, in absolute and utter AWE of myself and what I had just done. All I could say was, "I CAN NOT BELIEVE I JUST DID THAT." Then I said... "I will NEVER EVER do that again!"
And I haven't:)
Why am I telling you all this?
Because I feel like I'm in line for the Hulk right now, getting getting ready for take-off. My heart is pounding, my palms are sweating, and I am just begging Jesus to help me not to be afraid.
"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in YOU."
~Isaiah 26:3
Once again, if you you'd like to donate to our fund, we need that Reece's Rainbow account to be around $26,000 by Wednesday!
Please consider praying and passing our need on to your friends and family! Thank you!!!
Blessings,
Rebecca
Monday, December 3, 2012
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But you did it - and you ARE doing it! And there's something to be said for grabbing life with both hands and "taking the ride"! ;)
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Oh Rebecca, I know that feeling well!! I HATE roller coasters and am so impressed that you rode that one! The Lord has brought you this far! He will equip you and I know you know that:) You are gonna be just fine and I think your head will be spinning from all the blessings you will be getting from these 2 sweet spirits!
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