I woke up this morning with my head pounding! I knew pretty quickly that nothing but a trip to the ER would help me. Luckily, there was nobody in there so I got right in. I came home and tried to get some sleep, but I wasn't able to do much more than close my eyes and try to relax. The meds didn't last long enough and the headache came back, although a dull pain.
Early afternoon, I still hadn't gotten the phone call I expected yesterday. You see, yesterday, I got a call from the place we're supposed to do a mission for. They asked me about getting another female adult. I had talked to them a couple weeks ago and made it clear who was coming so they knew that wasn't going to happen. We had made arrangements accordingly and they sent me my final bill according to the list I had sent them. That told me we were good to go- until my phone call yesterday. She said she was about to go into a meeting with the executive director to see if they could approve us going. So, as of this afternoon I had heard nothing, which made me think things were ok. But, I thought I better call and check anyway. That's when I found out that it wasn't approved and we were not going to be able to stay there and work- 3 days before we're supposed to load the van up for our trip!
Luckily, my faith was working overtime and I kept playing over and over in my head that God must have somewhere else He wants us to go. I called the pastor and he started checking things out. (When I have a migraine, I'm not comfortable talking to people- especially people I don't know well- because I have trouble communicating and being heard sometimes)
In the meantime, I found out that I had no choice but to go to work at the Teen Center because there was nobody to replace me. I wasn't looking forward to getting out of bed for anything, let alone going somewhere! But, when I got there my boss had set everything up for me and teens were already playing with the new basketball hoops. Seeing them so happy was a great boost. And, when they found out I wasn't feeling good, they were so sweet! Love those guys!
While I was there, I decided to call the church we were planning on staying at on our way there and home. Already we were planning to stay an extra day and do some projects for them. I talked to the pastor who was more than willing to have us stay all week, assuming we were still planning on doing service projects. She had some ideas of places for me to look into and was very helpful.
When I got home from work, I went online to check out the places she recommended. A few looked like very likely possibilities. So, I called and left messages. I went to another website that listed volunteer opportunities throughout New Orleans. I found one for a thrift store that is soon opening. The proceeds from it will benefit battered women, which is an area that is close to my heart. I also talked to the person in charge of youth ministries for my area. She knows the person in charge of missions who happens to originally be from New Orleans.
I could see that God was opening up doors for us to spend a week in New Orleans, which would give my youth a chance to really get to know people there rather than working 100 miles away in a "warehouse" type setting putting together health kits- which was a likely possibility with our original trip plan.
It was late for phone calls- almost 9pm. I was on the phone with one of the chaperones giving him the update when another call came in. It was a New Orleans area code so I quickly answered it.
I am happy to announce we will be helping at the thrift store for the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children! He is so excited we are coming to help! It sounded as though as much as they are an answer to my prayers, we are an answer to his. And, that's how it should be! So, we'll be spending a week in New Orleans making a difference and sharing God's message of love to those who need it. I can't be happier about God's plan.
We'll be staying at the church, which is probably cheaper, although we'll now be providing our own meals. And, we'll be seeing more of New Orleans and riding a ferry to our job site every day! And, traveling 2 fewer hours there and back.
God is Good! Love His plan!
“My deliverance and glory depend on God. God is my strong rock. My refuge is in God.” Psalm 62:7
Blessings,
Jennifer
Early afternoon, I still hadn't gotten the phone call I expected yesterday. You see, yesterday, I got a call from the place we're supposed to do a mission for. They asked me about getting another female adult. I had talked to them a couple weeks ago and made it clear who was coming so they knew that wasn't going to happen. We had made arrangements accordingly and they sent me my final bill according to the list I had sent them. That told me we were good to go- until my phone call yesterday. She said she was about to go into a meeting with the executive director to see if they could approve us going. So, as of this afternoon I had heard nothing, which made me think things were ok. But, I thought I better call and check anyway. That's when I found out that it wasn't approved and we were not going to be able to stay there and work- 3 days before we're supposed to load the van up for our trip!
Luckily, my faith was working overtime and I kept playing over and over in my head that God must have somewhere else He wants us to go. I called the pastor and he started checking things out. (When I have a migraine, I'm not comfortable talking to people- especially people I don't know well- because I have trouble communicating and being heard sometimes)
In the meantime, I found out that I had no choice but to go to work at the Teen Center because there was nobody to replace me. I wasn't looking forward to getting out of bed for anything, let alone going somewhere! But, when I got there my boss had set everything up for me and teens were already playing with the new basketball hoops. Seeing them so happy was a great boost. And, when they found out I wasn't feeling good, they were so sweet! Love those guys!
While I was there, I decided to call the church we were planning on staying at on our way there and home. Already we were planning to stay an extra day and do some projects for them. I talked to the pastor who was more than willing to have us stay all week, assuming we were still planning on doing service projects. She had some ideas of places for me to look into and was very helpful.
When I got home from work, I went online to check out the places she recommended. A few looked like very likely possibilities. So, I called and left messages. I went to another website that listed volunteer opportunities throughout New Orleans. I found one for a thrift store that is soon opening. The proceeds from it will benefit battered women, which is an area that is close to my heart. I also talked to the person in charge of youth ministries for my area. She knows the person in charge of missions who happens to originally be from New Orleans.
I could see that God was opening up doors for us to spend a week in New Orleans, which would give my youth a chance to really get to know people there rather than working 100 miles away in a "warehouse" type setting putting together health kits- which was a likely possibility with our original trip plan.
It was late for phone calls- almost 9pm. I was on the phone with one of the chaperones giving him the update when another call came in. It was a New Orleans area code so I quickly answered it.
I am happy to announce we will be helping at the thrift store for the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children! He is so excited we are coming to help! It sounded as though as much as they are an answer to my prayers, we are an answer to his. And, that's how it should be! So, we'll be spending a week in New Orleans making a difference and sharing God's message of love to those who need it. I can't be happier about God's plan.
We'll be staying at the church, which is probably cheaper, although we'll now be providing our own meals. And, we'll be seeing more of New Orleans and riding a ferry to our job site every day! And, traveling 2 fewer hours there and back.
God is Good! Love His plan!
“My deliverance and glory depend on God. God is my strong rock. My refuge is in God.” Psalm 62:7
Blessings,
Jennifer
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