September 3, 2014

September 3, 2014
We were reminded yesterday that we return to Nicaragua in three weeks- where has the time gone? I have thought about writing a blog many times, but so many wonderful things keep getting in the way- friends, food, fun, freedom!
I know I have done something like, “These are a few of my favorite things…”, but for America it would look different. Enjoying the cool sand of deserted beach, listening to Kutless on my MP3 and singing at the top of my voice… Going for a walk in the woods, smelling the firs, and enjoying a fleece jacket and cold fingers… Sitting across from _______ in Starbucks, getting to share and listen to the year’s stories unfold.
Let me tell you one of these stories.
One of the things that I knew I would need to do on returning to the US is sell my car. Every time this came up, it checked my emotions a bit. Technically it is metal and plastic, but for me it represents freedom, fun, and a physical tie to Oregon. By letting go of my car, it is the beginning of the goodbyes in Oregon, as well as, it makes what was a trial time in Nicaragua something a lot more permanent.
I feel like I am once again in that place of faith where I have to let go of one thing without seeing the next thing to grab onto. At this time that is being represented through two vehicles- one that I let go of, and one that we hope to purchase in Nicaragua. We don’t know what it is or where we will buy it, but we trust that God is going to answer those questions.
My parallel is my own faith in God’s leading; it is letting go here so that I can be there. It is something I want to do, but it is also hard to do that. I guess it is trying to find the balance of being able to be present in Nicaragua, dependent there, but still connected with the people here who are important. I am not sure how this all works.
We are so glad to be here in the US. We have been greatly blessed by so many people, and will make the most of the next three weeks!
PS: Remember that you are all invited to September 13th at 4 PM at my parent’s house or Cedar Mill Bible Church on September 14 at 12:30.