just do the next thing.

(easier said than done.)

I'm over telling you how bad of a writer I am and how embarrassing my previous (and future) posts on this blog are. However, I'm into telling you about the next thing for my life!

In a manner consistent only with the constant provision of the Lord God Almighty, I will be heading out next to a small group of islands in the south Pacific called American Samoa. I have been accepted to a program called WorldTeach, and will be teaching and living island life for the next year starting in August!

This is not a drill, people.

I know what you're thinking.

Actually I don't, but here's what I'm thinking:
The idea of moving to a Pacific island appeals to the majority of people, and I'm sure you're probably pretty excited for me. (Thank you, genuinely.)
But the idea of moving away from anything and everything familiar for and entire year is crazy. Within the last month as I've prayed and wrestled with the idea of doing something like this, I've had to be realistic with just how crazy this is.
Not long after the application process began, my dream jobs opened up. (Or at least my ideal "big girl" jobs). Two of them. If you know anything about me, you know I am indecisive, or rather a recovering flake. (Actually maybe you don't, I don't know why I keep assuming to know your thoughts.) Too many options make me sick, (and if that's not a first world problem, I don't know what is).

"When it comes down to it, I just want to do what I'm supposed to do." -something I've said entirely way too much, probably.

So here we are. I've prayed that the Lord close and open doors as He sees fit, and while I'm at a stage in life with many open doors, I just want His best path.
I can't say that I'm not excited, because I am thrilled. I can say that I know I'm going to need your prayers! (And perhaps a visit?)

“I used to think you had to be special for God to use you, but now I know you simply need to say yes.”

-Bob Goff, Love Does

As crazy as it seems, this is what I'm saying yes to.

Thank you Jesus for Your provision, going before and establishing my steps, and for Your hope.

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There will be more to come soon with fundraising and preparation updates.

one love, homies.