so i've never had a blog before (which is probably a good thing for all involved), but since i'm journeying across the world to start a new chapter, i figured now's the time :). i have 2 days until i leave for gaborone, botswana to work in a pediatric AIDS clinic where i will be working for the next year. on this side of the plane ride i'm a mix of emotions - excited to go but sad to leave, nervous about being a "real" doctor, overwhelmed by all that will face me...the list goes on. but at the end of the day, i know it's where i'm supposed to be. God is good and he will be glorified in botswana, no matter how inadequate i may be...."but he said to me, 'my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' therefore i will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." (2 Cor 12:9)
i pray that on the other side of the plane ride awaits challenge, growth, adventure, new relationships, a sense of peace....and of course, a lot of fun :)
Brianna, the beauty of it is that you are not called to be successful, merely faithful. (Not to downplay faith by any means). It is not up to you to accomplish things great or small, those are for God to decide and effect. In some way it takes the pressure off, but in another way, it is an encouragement to faith. All that to say, hope you and Leigh are having a great time. We'll keep you in our prayers!
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