"What will you miss most of all?"
Recently, I had a friend ask me what I will miss most of all when we move to Haiti. That should be an easy question to answer, but I was not able to. I know life will be difficult and there will be a lack of amenities and conveniences, but I really won't know how much I will miss the luxuries of my home country until I live that life a while. Also, no matter how difficult my life will become, I like to stay optimistic because I know that God will provide for us. Since beginning this journey, I have seen how God has provided helpers, amenities and so much more for the missionaries already on the field. However, because I like lists, and I'm sure I'm not alone, I will make a list of the things I will miss most of all:
1.) Our people (Family, friends, church, school)
2.) Variety of food
3.) Air conditioning
4.) Being a 2-car household or even a 1-car household at that
5.) Control of our finances (vs. completely relying on others for our funds)
BUT! Ask me what I gain:
1.) Living out God's plan for our lives which always ends up way better than I can imagine
2.) Providing an opportunity for growth to Haitian families
3.) Seeing all the amazing ways God will work
4.) Providing an excellent education for our own babies
5.) Pikliz
6.) Tropical fruit
1.) Our people (Family, friends, church, school)
2.) Variety of food
3.) Air conditioning
4.) Being a 2-car household or even a 1-car household at that
5.) Control of our finances (vs. completely relying on others for our funds)
BUT! Ask me what I gain:
1.) Living out God's plan for our lives which always ends up way better than I can imagine
2.) Providing an opportunity for growth to Haitian families
3.) Seeing all the amazing ways God will work
4.) Providing an excellent education for our own babies
5.) Pikliz
6.) Tropical fruit
Plus the amazing people and new friendships you will build on your adventure!
ReplyDeleteYes! I imagine it will be a difficult chapter to close when the time comes!
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