1 Week and Counting

Hey Friends,
Well we are 1 week 2hours and some change away from this little trip that has become a reality these last few months.   People keep asking how I am feeling.  "Are you excited, nervous, stressed, ready,....?"  The answer is well, - Yes! 

We have done our very best to plan out all the "to do's" over the last weeks to help with the stress/crazy level and that has helped a lot.  We have scheduled in date nights(thank you Kathy Russell!) and family/friend time and watched the Spurs totally run over the Heat!! which has helped us relax amidst the busyness of it all.  But what I have felt more in the last week is that we are being carried by the grace of God and the prayers of others.  It is almost a tangible thing.  I have lost count of how many people who have told us they are praying for us and thinking about us.  I want to tell them "I know!"  I shouldn't be as together as I am right now, so someone MUST be praying for us!  Keep it up!

Among all the emotions that I am feeling at any one time, is one that I didn't really expect.  I have felt so humbled.  Something about working with and among the people of Haiti seems like something sacred.  Almost like Moses and the burning bush.  Who am I to go do this work for you Lord?  I have felt similarly when taking care of the dying.  God is just there in a palpable way and you wonder why you have the privilege of being a small part of it.  The other humbling thing is the outpouring of love and support we have received.  It is something to have so many people in your corner.  We could not have made this trip without the financial and prayer support of so many, helping in ways we didn't know we needed, reminding us of things we didn't even realize.  It has been pretty amazing. 

So yes we are busy and a little crazy at times, but most of all we are beyond blessed and totally grateful.         

-Veronica