Life is funny.

Life is funny.

    For example, God puts things in your life that you never knew were there until He fulfills His plan and that is in His timing. period. Today I was reminded of this in a way I can not even begin to describe- But I will try my best. I was able to go to both my Junior High (Cedar Heights) and my high school (South Kitsap High school). While I was there I got to see some of the people that played a key part in my schooling as well as influencing what was next in my life. Though I only went to Cedar for my 9th grade year I was much encouraged by the sweet student store lady- Ms. Nixon. She constantly was telling me about her journeys to Ghana, Africa. When I was getting ready to move on to high school she gave me a list of encouraging quotes. I didn't really know why she was telling me this stuff because I DID NOT want to go  anywhere I was happy right where I was in little Port Orchard. When I got to high school our economics/history teacher Mr. Bergeson showed the film Invisible Children. My heart ached for the children knowing that this ongoing abductions were still going on. But I was still so fixed on getting through high school and then going off to college. little did I know that God's plan far surpassed anything I could have even imagined. Anyway, I got to visit Ms. Nixon, Bergie, as well as many other teachers that I had no idea were making little impressions on my heart before I even knew that I was going to be heading to Africa.

     Just to fill you in on what new with Ms. Muwala Wamusumba- I am on track to fly back to Uganda at the end of August. I have been looking at plane tickets this week and am excited to get a date nailed down and begin my countdown! I would return today if I could. I am currently working three jobs: A nanny on Monday on Friday for three young kids that I adore, and office by the company of Legacy telecommunications as an office assistant, and a team member at Blu Berry frozen yogurt so I am staying as busy as I can. When I head back to Africa I am going to be taking online courses through Louisiana State University's Distance Independent learning program wow that is a mouthful. :) I will be completing pre recs for achieving a nursing degree, Lord willing, from Grand Canyon University. I am also planning on taking some classes during this summer just to get a jump start on things while I am waiting.

     I just finished typing up a new support letter and I have half of the monthly support I need from people who have been so generous to me. I have been in contact with the team that is in Uganda everyday. we have been sending photos back and forth and I feel like I am right there again! I miss hugging on those sweet kids! God has been so faithful and I am confident that he will provide every step of the way.

Decision- April 11, 2014

December 30^th 2013 “My New Year decree”

As I sit here on the balcony of the midview hotel in Kenya, Africa I want to write down goals and hopes I have for the coming year of 2014. Seems weird to even write 2014 I cannot believe it is here already. This means I am halfway through with my trip to Africa. I hope and pray that I have fulfilled all that God wanted me to in this year, but I am looking forward to what He has for me in this next season of life. I have learned so much about myself this year; that it’s not always my responsibility and that I don’t have to worry about the small things in life. Sometimes silence speaks much louder. (Ex. 14:14) God has always been the ultimate provider and I am so grateful for this experience. Knowing that my only job is to glorify Him in everything has given me such a great peace of mind. I want to be challenged with waiting on His timing in this next year. In the new year of 2014 I want to try new things and do them wholeheartedly. I want to show patience. I want to love unconditionally. And I want to serve.

Now to the part you have all been waiting for…what am I going to do next?

I have decided that I am going to continue serving the Lord on the other side of the world in Uganda, Africa with Empower A Child for two years. This is something that I have been praying about, and I have asked others to pray about and I feel like God has given me many unique opportunities and choices to serve him in any part of the world that I would choose. Gods timing is perfect and I don’t think He could have placed this choice in my life without a purpose. While I was in Africa I was able to be there at the same time that the founder of the organization and I was inspired that if he, a sponsored child from Uganda, could make a difference that is this big from a vision he had, that he wanted to give back to the community. HOW COULD I GO HOME AND DO NOTHING? He joked with me about staying and just not returning home in which I quickly went to Prayer and asked my parents be seriously praying with me. After thinking more clearly about it I came to the conclusion that my sister Megan was going to go to prom and would be graduating as well as various family events that I COULD NOT miss out on! As I got ready to leave I found myself getting more and more connected with the people rather than beginning to pull away. I found more ways to be a part of the village and reach out and find help for the kiddos who don’t have a voice.  I found a place where I could help and make a difference in the world. When I returned to America I told my parents that I was going to check in with them on a day-to-day basis to talk about where God might be calling me to go next. I was torn because I have always wanted to further my education and be able to help in new and exciting ways, but at the same time I want to take advantage of this incredible opportunity and realize this may be the only time in my life that I can take an extended amount of time to devote completely to overseas ministries. With that being said I have found a way to do both. I am so excited to say that I will be able to work under an unpaid internship with EAC. I will be working as a liaison between staff and volunteers as well as acting as an advocate for sponsorship and the power of 50 women empowerment program. I would be working on things in the sponsorship office some days filing, making phone calls, or just typing up reports. I would love to help expand Sunday school and make a difference in the individual lives of the children of Zirobwe. I will also be doing online schooling to further my education. I will be bringing books with me and in the evenings I will be working on homework and taking a full load of credits per semester. This is where you come in. In order to be able to support myself, pay for school, and have all of the materials I need I am looking for monthly support of $1200.  I am praying for 24 ministry partners to commit to 24 months @ $50/month.  This money will be used for sending packages, paying tuition, buying materials for Sunday school, medical needs, transportation, sending children to school, etc… I would love to get together with you individually if you have any other questions. Thank you for your continued support and prayer in this time!