Here to make a difference
I feel like there’s been too much to blog about, that to actually sit down and spell it all out would be such a task–but a fun task, nonetheless. Life goes on, crazy as ever in our circus-home…the kids are all excited tonight about an upcoming kids camp, organized by the Family International. They have been talking about it for months, and we have been praying for adequate funding to attend. Somehow I got reeled in as staff, and now I am supposed to come up with games for everyone. Oh joy! I love making people run around…(joke.)
But most exciting of all this week is that the preparations towards having my very own non-profit organization to help terminally-ill kids is finally taking on full form. Slowly, but surely. I know that there will be obstacles to overcome, yet that is part of the thrill, isn’t it? So far, doors have been opening right and left. Concerned individuals are taking notice and lending their help and hands-on talents. At first, I didn’t know if I was ready for such a big jump into the unknown–and all the risk it would entail. But I told you, faith is stepping out on a limb, to reach for the fruits.
And the more I dream, and see those dreams fullfilled, the bigger I want to dream! I think I’ve realized in these last few months how each soul on this earth influences other souls–for better, or for worse. And the far reaching effects of that influence go further and deeper than we ever know. I didn’t know before what exactly I was coming back to the Philippines for. My heart had grown to be rooted in the red earth of Uganda, and when this sudden change came, I shuddered at its impact. Yet now, I see perfection in everything. I see God’s hand, busy working at a new art-piece! How can you doubt that there is a God when you are a witness everyday to His Love? How can you not trust Him for your future, when every waking morning you see Him there?
I was sharing the stories of my life just today with a friend, and the more I testify, the more this belief is solidified in my heart, that I was put here to make a difference. And to help others BE that difference to even more people.
I’m excited about the camp, as four of my little brothers and sisters are attending. But, as usual, I haven’t packed a single thing, and it’s all going to be last minute rush. Today was busy in meetings, paperwork, and planning towards my projects. I don’t know if it is a good thing that I thrive on stress… that can be bad, can’t it?
Oh well. See you in a week when we come back from camp.