Hmmm...

Hmmmm... it's good to be nudged out of my comfort zone by God. He knows when and how much and in what areas to push and mold me. I don't know how I got the courage to join the Cambodia team last year. Not that I was intimidated by Chris, Yvonne, and Rocio, but it's not like me to go on an overseas trip with people I don't know too well. What a blessing it was though! I came back to the states w/ two dear sisters and a brother! I really think that trip opened my perspective in getting more involved with people at church. People used to know me as a really shy and quiet girl. I still am sometimes, but I've opened up a lot already. Pastor Paul said he heard I used to be really shy back then. Haha, I wonder what he thinks of me.......

This year, God's gently pushing me out of my comfort zone again. Being a co-leader on this trip is such a huuuge step for me. If it weren't for the love God placed in my heart, I would have never taken this role. Why do I say gently? Well, I'm going with Rocio and Alain- two people I'm very comfortable with already. I find it difficult not to go back into my shell with people I don't know too well, especially if I need to open up in such a short amount of time. Luckily, Jonathan's an easy going guy and he's the only one person I need to open up to. Isn't it neat that God knows how much to push each of us?! Props to the CABCer who's joining some weird/unique SGVACers. :-P

In response to the brothers' entries, it's pretty awesome to look back and see how God has been molding us even when we're not aware of it, huh? Sometimes we don't understand why certain things are happening, but God knows what He's doing and He has a plan for us. It's not always fun and enjoyable at the time, but I need to remember that His plans are not to harm me, but to give me hope and a future. Gosh, I pray that that will be enough to keep me calm and faithful to Him always.

Thanks for having us over and cooking for us, Jonathan & mom! Next meeting will be at my place......... muahahaha!