Really? I leave for India tomorrow! That is just insane and amazing all at the same time. My mind is going 90 miles a minute trying to anticipate everything about my trip. I'm for the most part packed, just a few last minute things to throw in and few books to download on the Kindle.
My trip will start with a 4 hour drive to Nashville where I will meet my friend Katie who is flying from Nashville to LA with me. We will then meet up with the rest of the group and board our 15 hour flight to Hong Kong. Now you understand why I have to download multiple books :) I can't tell you exactly how the trip will go from there because, well, I'm a little unsure.
I can however tell you that I know for 100% fact that God is wanting me to make this trip. You know those days where the little things make you feel so good, well today is one of those days. I was sitting in my car ready to pull out of the bank when I looked in the rear view mirror. I noticed an older man whose car wouldn't start. His car was stalled directly behind mine and I was stuck in the parking space with no way of getting out. What's the first thing that popped into my head?... unfortunately it was, great now I'm going to be late for work. That's human nature right? Always thinking of ourselves first. Well, I wasn't going to let that happen. I put my car in park and jumped out and helped the man push his car into a parking space where he could then jump his car off. This was such a small thing, but it just set my mind right for the day.
The Lord gives you opportunities in everyday life to serve him. Even though it was small, it made me pause and look up and remember why I am embarking on this trip in the morning.
I once read a quote by John Wayne that said, "Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." Traveling to India may be out of my comfort zone but I am ready to take this trip by the horns and travel with 10 complete strangers to do a little good in a part of the world that is most often forgotten.
Charge Thru Challenge,
Emily
Well according to your Facebook you just took a shower and are in Hong Kong....so I know you're well on your way!
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That's remarkable what you did for that older man. Very few people would have done that and it speaks volumes for your character. I know this trip is going to be incredible for you.
~ Sloane