Who Will Go For Us

For me, a new school year means new opportunities to go abroad and serve. For reasons (almost) completely unbeknownst to me, I've been given a heart that is passionate about this world and it's beautiful, beautiful people.

So here's what's going on with Ashlee + Missions:

As many of you know, I spent my spring break in Haiti this past March.

Completely changed me.

To be honest though a lot of that week is a haze. So much happened.

And all I really know is that the minute I boarded the plane to leave, I wanted to go back.

Another trip over spring break is scheduled this year, too, and as long as the Lord gives the go-ahead, that's where I'll be again, this time with my good cameras in hand, (NOT making that mistake twice!) and twice the instant film (those suckers go fast!).

I guess all that is to say if it crosses your mind, be praying for that trip. Because I so want to go.

But I've also recently discovered that the same (wonderful) organization (WGM) has a two-week trip to Kenya in June.

When I read those words I'm fairly certain that my heart jumped out of my chest. Because not only is the trip in Kenya, but it's also at a baby center.

Now, I have a beautiful friend that's done this before, and she told me how hard it actually is. Babies die here all the time. It's brutal, and horrible at times, but at the same time it will utterly change your life.

And right now, it's the only place I want to be.

I'm not sure if it's going to work out. I'm not sure if I could afford two mission trips in 2013. Haiti is (roughly) $2,800.00 and Kenya comes in around $3,900.00. Not including the other expenses that come with world travel.

I just don't know. But I know where my heart is, I know where it longs to be, and I know I serve a God that makes a way for willing and obedient servants.

I also know how much I love the Haitian people. And I know how quickly I would fall in love with the people of Kenya.

And I'm so ready to go again.

This world is so important to me. I just want to go to every corner and love the people. Genuinely and passionately love them. And when opportunities such as these arise, I get real excited.

So please, pray that God makes things clear to me. He is ever so faithful!

Oh, and while we're on the topic of missions, my good pal Conner has become a World Racer! So excited for him.
(DON'T tell him I said this, but) I admire him. I look up to him, and he is an encouragement to me. (He gets real bent out of shape about this type of stuff so Conner if you're reading this, chill out and accept that you're a blessing to me). And to be honest, I'm jealous of his trip in the least sinful way I can be. He'll be loving on the people of eleven different countries for eleven months. Amazing. So be praying for him as well! Where God is working, so is our opposition. And Satan doesn't get to have any of their trip!

Anyway this whole post has really just been a petition for prayer over these trips.

God, speak clearly to us! Here am I, send me!