I've been a major slacker about my blog the past few weeks and summer is flying by, so I want to take a moment to update everyone on how things are going.
The Internship
I can't begin to write out all the many things Refuge for Women is teaching me. It has been such a great experience and I don't want it to end. Claire, my wise friend, told me at the beginning of the summer that it's going to get really sweet right before I have to leave. She was so right.
Costa Rica
In less than three weeks, I set off for Costa Rica. The trip is becoming more and more real. I have a plane ticket and I have the itinerary of what we will be doing. I got emotional just reading the schedule. It's weird walking into something with the knowledge that it's going to wreck you. It's also weird to be so excited even with that knowledge.
*Note* I'm almost fully funded! I'm lacking $363. Thank you so much to all who have already supported me! If you are interested in supporting my trip, please read here for more information on how to do that.
Life
Life in general is really sweet. I'm so thankful for this time to practice adulthood, to be without academic responsibility, to have the time to connect with many dear friends, to make new friends, to journal, read, and self-reflect, to strengthen my relationship with Bryce, to learn how to cook, and to grow in my faith. I was able to go home a few weeks ago for a wedding (Congrats Ila & Gabe!!). It was great to see family! Now I'm just trying to cherish my last few weeks here and prepare for Costa Rica.
Prayer Requests
If you would, please pray for my trip to Costa Rica; that the Lord would ready the hearts of the people for the seed of the Gospel to be planted, that our team would stay focused, healthy, and safe, and that we will glorify the Lord in everything we do. Also, please pray for the remainder of my internship, that bonds would strengthen, that the Lord would protect the women from the lies of the enemy, and that Christ would break chains and truly heal them. I really appreciate your prayers.
I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July!
Joy & Peace,
