Remember when...

I am sitting propped up with loads of pillows in my parents sun room. It's 8:30 in the evening, and I'm ready for bed. Surrounded by pink and blue curtains in a fort-like nature, the lock to my little bedroom door is a wooden clothes pin.

The past few days I have been rediscovering Circleville, Ohio; my friends, family and the culture of this little town. The last time I lived here, things were a lot different in my life. I am not the same girl I was several years ago.

Adjusting to a new sleep schedule, living at my parents house in a make shift room, and trying to land a vision/plan for the next few months. It really is kinda like a mission trip. It's like when you are all warm and cozy in your bed and the first steps of getting out of bed onto the cold floor.... I have a cup of South African red bush tea, and it's raining outside at the end of December..

The smell of my tea reminds me of the cold rainy days at a old wine estate in South Africa. We were near Capetown if I remember correctly. I was with a team of 13 other people from several parts of the world, all gathered together to combat human trafficking surrounding the World Cup 2010. ... I will never forget those 5weeks of my life.

The rain on the roof reminds me of Papua New Guinea. I grew up there and our roofs were all metal so you could hear every drop. I loved it.... The rain is a bit more muffled on our roofs here in the States...

My brother was talking about how I could buy meat pies from Australia online or cordial. Reminds me of when we visited Cairns for a little vacation as a kid.
I saw a guy that I went to Bible college with at Kroger yesterday. .. Being in a Kroger again, reminds me of the times I was in college.. Being in this little town again reminds me of a lot of things in my past.

Some good memories, and a lot of them sad. He has taken my pain and called me by a new name, He's taken my shame, and in it's place He gives me joy...

I don't know how this whole trip is going to go. It's only day 2 really, so I have a little bit to figure it out. I don't want to waste time though! Father, what are You thinking and feeling about this trip? Why am I here? Colossians 1:9-11, Fill me with the knowlege of Your will... I need God's help. There's something bigger going on, something greater than me...

So, I am going to look at this support trip as a mission trip. I have been to the other side of the world, and several places in between... Ohio is going to be an assignment that I will remember. Surprises are ahead, so I'm told.. A new car may be one of them?? :) God help me, I want to be faithful, and to do what is right in Your eyes. I need You to guide and direct me. Strenthen me to fulfill the plans in Your heart for me...

Queen