May Day: The Verdict
Hello, Friends.
Well, it’s May 1st! Today, if I was going to Rwanda, I was going to buy a ticket. Things don’t always work out as you planned. . .
I did come to a decision yesterday, through a rather intense day of listening to a friend, thinking, praying, and, for maybe the first time in a long time now, letting myself just “be” with God. I came to see that for many reasons, going to the Amahoro conference (which was my plan A in returning to Africa), was not wise at this time. I guess it took the pressure of a deadline for me to finally come to terms with that. It actually has less to do with the level of support I am at and more to do with what God wants to do in and through me before I leave Oregon.
I do want to apologize to those of you who have been tracking and hoping with me up to this point. Those who know me well know how much it was on my heart to go to Rwanda for this conference, and others were very encouraging as I pursued the possibility. Funny thing is, it actually was a possibility. But just because you “can” doesn’t always mean you “should.” Going to Rwanda became too much the focal point and narrow-minded vision for me right now. I was foregoing other relationships, overlooking last preparations I have to do before I leave, and forgetting where I am ultimately going that I want to mentally, physically, and spiritually prepare for- South Africa. It is actually an experience I’d like to write more about someday.
My grandma, wise woman that she is =), wrote me to gently suggest a “plan C,” and I think she was right. Aren’t grandmas always right? The general gist is that God-willing, I will leave for Pretoria, South Africa at the end of the month of May. I should be updating this at least once more before I leave. Although I very much wanted to go to the Amahoro conference in Rwanda, I am also rather relieved and know that I am doing the right thing.
Support-wise, I am doing quite well and feel God prompting me to continue with my progress and connections with people. I will continue to keep in touch and let you know how things pan out. Pretty soon, I’ll be able to post my address in South Africa! Thanks for your prayers, your endless support, and your interest.
Sarah
Email: skwoolley.girl@gmail.com Phone: (503) 789-8971
I think some of the toughest lessons I’ve learned have been when God wasn’t doing my plans A & B… not because they were bad but because it would grow me more to give them up than to experience them. That said, I empathize with how difficult this decision must have been, and yet celebrate with knowing God’s will.
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