Thoughts That Shape: Obstacles and Victories

2 weeks left.
That's it.
Woah, time has flown by!

I wanted to be sure to give you a quick update before the next 2 weeks of my life gets crazy busy.

So, in regards to my last post I began to dig into Philippians and choose joy...the real kind of joy. The last month (or however long it's been) has been one of the hardest months, but one of the best months yet. Looking back at all the obstacles that have come up and different areas I have had to grow in I can confidently say it's been a month of brokenness, but out of that brokenness came a month of victories!

I've had the decision to either crawl into a hole in the wall and wait for time to pass until I board the plane back to the States OR press in even harder and allow the Lord to shape and mold me regardless of my comfort or feelings. I'm glad to say I pressed in with everything I had and am now a different person. A couple wise people that have far more years under their belt than I do all said this time here would "be good for me." Every time I heard that I always chuckled and thought "yeah, yeah but they're missing the point, it's not about me it's about the team in Uganda!" Little did I know!

Needless to say God has moved and not only in my life but in the team here. I've been able to walk with them and am so excited to say that I've seen God move in them, grow them, and bless them in different ways. It's funny because I've only been here 3 months but I am so proud of all of them.

Brent & Virginia relentlessly give all they have to the call God has placed on their family. Seeing them continue to give up their comfort, time, finances, emotion, etc. amazes me. And I've been so blessed as they've allowed me into their home and lives to come along side of them and pour into Uganda!

Seth being only 22 and give up all the "comforts" that us young adults seem to rely on these days to devote his whole life to the Lord. I've been able to see him preach, teach, encourage Ignite students as well as allow God to mold and shape him along the way.

And, seeing Kelly give up her heart unashamedly and with all that she has to the Lord has been the best thing ever to watch. I'm encouraged as I watch her continue to grow in her very deep and very personal relationship with the Lord.

Sorry, I had to brag on these guys real quick. I'm just so proud of them! So, to wrap this up God is a big God. He is beyond faithful and so loving. I've had the chance to experience His heart and power through my times of growing pains, frustration, and obstacles and I couldn't be more thankful for a God who does what is necessary so I can learn to get everything I need from Him. And I love that I've been able to do that in Uganda. I'm blessed. Simple as that.

Here are some random pics that I've managed to snap over the last month. Thank you all so much for following my time here in Uganda. For your support and prayer and constant encouragement.