Lisa--What will life look like?

Over the past few months I have gotten asked that question quite often.  What do you think your life will look like once you are in the Dominican?  The questions have been varied--for example--
                       *what will you eat?
                      * what will you do all day?
                      *won't you miss what you have here?
                      *won't you miss your family and friends?

And I could write so many more.  The truth is I don't have all the answers to those questions. I pretty much know what I will eat and I am very grateful I like rice and beans.  There is a wonderful market in town where we will be able to get fresh fruits and veges and the freshest chickens around--prepared as we wait, if you know what I mean--haha!  I'm not sure how I will fill my day except to say that I hope to be serving the people of the DR whether in the clinic or in the bateys or in our home.  Only God knows how the picture will be painted.  And the truth is I will very much miss my home, my family and my friends.   I am sure I will cry at the goodbyes and maybe even question "really God, this is what you are calling me to do?"

But in my heart the Lord has placed this amazing calling on my life and I have answered yes to Him!  How exciting to serve the Creator of the Universe and how humbling that He has called my family in this way.  God has not given me all the answers to what the future will look like and He has given me no guarantees of comfort or safety.  What He has given me is a spirit of obedience to Him and the promise of an amazing ride if I choose to follow Him.  God has left this decision up to me.  The decision to join Him in His work in the DR.  God has a plan and a purpose for all of our lives and all he wants is a yes to His plan and He promises to never leave or forsake us in this life as we live out our purpose-- whatever that may be.

My prayer is that you will join me in saying yes to God for your life and may you feel the same joy and anticipation that I feel about the next step in this journey.  Life was meant to be experienced and enjoyed, with laughter, smiles and each other.  Please know that we would welcome any and all of you to come see us in the DR and work along side of us.  The place is beautiful and the people are more beautiful.  Let me know if you would like any information about a trip to the DR, whether just you or a group from your work or church.  This journey was meant to be shared together as we spread the love of Jesus to all the corners of the earth.  Thanks for you prayers and keep those questions coming--one day soon I will be able to blog about the answers!  Love you all!