Timing

When we originally made the plans to stay in Kosova until November, it was just that: our plans. We had no reasoning or insight to the time period of our stay. So when the opportunity came to send some of our close friends and students to Snellville for three weeks we were honestly disappointed. It seemed weird that our closest relationships were going back to our home for the last month of our time here. And we began to question not the place God sent us to, because that has never been a doubt in my mind, but for how long He has sent us here for. My roommates and I each really desire to be doing our Lord's will, and I think He has been able to teach us what that looks like--to be living fully in His will. After a lot of prayer and advice from many people who are much more wise and experienced than I, we have reached what I truly believe to be God's will. We will be coming home a month early in order to be in Snellville when our Kosovar friends come.

The Lord has given me and my roommates so much reassurance about this decision, so I don't think it is wrong at all. He is calling us to be a piece of home for the Kosovars as they are experiencing American culture shock for the first time. I think there will be so many open doors to their hearts to show them Who we had to rely on while we were in a different country without our families. We'll be able to point them directly to the source of all comfort because of their own experiences--and learning firsthand is always the best way to learn!

I am so sad to be leaving this country. It has been one of the most difficult and wonderful times of my life. I've learned more than I could imagine about God and my relationship with Him, and I am so thankful for the way He has transformed my spirit while being here. This place will always captivate a piece of my heart, and I certainly don't think this is my last time here, I love these people too much for it to be truly over! However I am eager to bring some of my closest friends home to America with me to show them my home for a little while. And I know all the students from Grace are so excited to see their friends from summer camp! This experience will be for the Glory of God in every way and for both groups of students, American and Albanian!

As our time here comes to a close, continue to pray for our spirits to be open to the Lord. Also pray for all the final details in sending the students to America to fall in place. We are trusting fully in God and His timing and plans because they are always so much better than our own!

I am so excited to be home, and in only a short two and half weeks!