Faithfulness

So as I think all, or at least most, of you know, next year, I'm going to Atlanta! And I am way more that excited about that! I don't even think there are words to express how over the top excited I am about it. And for those of you who helped me reach a goal, thank you!!! In April, I raised $1500, and $1000 will be matched. You all are so awesome! I get so excited when I learn something new about my time there. God has been so faithful to me through my life-providing for me when I thought there was no way, showing me just how much He loves me, no matter how little I show my love for Him. And even in using each of you to provide, God reveals his faithfulness to me. He doesn't forget about me. He hears me. And I love it. He knows me so well that he provided me with tons of amazing friends so I never have to feel like I'm alone. It's amazing.

But just like I'm that excited about going to Atlanta, I'm equally sad about leaving Ostrava and the Czech Republic. Over the past two years, I have built my life here in a foreign land. I have made so many friends. I have had such wonderful experiences. And even in this I see God's faithfulness. As easy as it can be to just be done now, God, in His faithfulness, continues to bring new people and new experiences. Even though I'm not staying for another year, my time is not up here. And I can't help but hope that it means I can come back to live here again. But even if that doesn't happen, I hope I'm able to come back to visit. Because there will be a huge gaping hole in my heard that will only be refilled with the Czech Republic and those I know now who are here with me.

As someone who has moved regularly for her entire life, I can say in some ways moving gets easier with age. But in so many other ways moving becomes harder. I am so thankful for technology which allows me to keep in touch with friends all over the world.

God is so faithful. He proves to me day and night how He is faithful.