Amazing things....

Wow! Let me say, God is so amazing! :) The things that He has been teaching me, allowing me to walk through...carrying me through, and experiencing lately are completely blowing me away!

As many of you know, I have been anxious to serve overseas for many years now, ever since I went to Moldova my senior year of high school. The things that God laid on my heart and showed me that summer were definitely life changing. I have been floored!

One of the things I realized that summer was the fact that I take SO much for granted. Anything from silly things such as the fact that most people in America wear deodorant and respect your personal bubble, to porcelain toilets and toilet tissue, to most importantly, the fact that I have heard the name of Jesus daily from the time I was in the womb probably. My eyes were opened to so many that have never had the opportunity to hear the name of Jesus! The burden that had on my heart was indescribable.

During college, God intensified my love for numbers and accounting! I know it may sound silly, but I love working with numbers and doing random office work that most people do not like. Since graduating from Gardner-Webb University with my BS in Accounting, I have been waiting and waiting to see what God has planned for me next. I knew that my first step in serving overseas was to be Debt Free! As of April 30th, this became true for me!!! My car is paid off and I am now DEBT FREE!!! WOO HOO! I am so thankful!

I am incredibly thankful for my job that has become so much more than just a job....it is a part of my life....and such a joy to me!! I have been working with the same family for almost 10 years now! So yes, almost 10 years later, and 3 more kids, I still love each one more than words can say!!! I have been working in their family business for 3 years now. I am very grateful for this opportunity. I have received experience in several things I had learned in school, but now I get to apply it!! It's been a blast! :)

So...as for now, I will continue to Worship during this waiting period....to continue to serve Him with all that I am, wherever that may be. It appears for the rest of 2009, it will be here in NC, but we will see what God has planned! I praise HIM!!! He is truly worthy of all praise....More to come later!