Ever since I was a young child I had a "sense" that someday I would go to Africa. At the time I had no idea why, how, or when, & was not really too thrilled with the idea. As I became an adult, the thought of it became a hazy blur & almost faded completely. After Randy & I were married for almost 6 years, we heard God's call for us to move from MO to NC. At the time I remember thinking, "Lord, we'll go anywhere you want, but please don't send me to Africa." I also recall the same thought when he called us to move from NC to IN.
A lot has happened in our lives since moving to IN. We went to a country we thought we would never go to, not to mention adopt 3 children from there. Over the past 3 years, the thought of going to Africa has become more clearer in my mind. The picture that use to be very blurry, is now very clear. The fear of going there has left me.
While I was in Haiti three weeks ago, I heard God calling me to Africa. I even mentioned it to my team, & half of the team said they would be interested in going too. I said that I thought I would be going in the next 2 to 3 years. I didn't need a confirmation about going but when I got home I had one in the form of a dream by a friend. This person did not know about the "sense" I've had about this since childhood, nor did they know about what happened on the Haiti trip until after they told me about the dream. This person also said that they thought I would be going within the next year & a half to two years.
So although it's quite evident...as least to me anyway :o)...that I am suppose to go to Africa...and that I will go to Africa, there are still a lot of unknowns such as exactly when, who is going to go with me, if the team will be one that formulates inside our church mission ministry or outside of it, who will lead the team (preferably not me :o), where in Africa we will be going, & what is our plan & purpose once we get there, not to mention the cost factor & how long we will stay.
I would like to ask you for your prayers for guidance, wisdom, & discernment regarding all the details & aspects of this journey. Please pray that me & all involved with this trip will hear God clearly & move as He directs, for without Him we can do nothing.
