Visa

To all those who are loved by God and called to be saints:

     First of all thank you all so much for the contributions to my upcoming mission. This trip is only possible thanks to the donations from all of you, thank you for listening to God's provocations and for being so generous. I have so much of the journey paid for. The video might have to wait till I am in England, but I still plan on creating a video interview in regards to this upcoming mission.

     I've been through the process of getting my visa recently, and it has been a rough couple of days. God has provided unbelievable condolences through friends and family, but there has been quite a bit of stress. The British Consulate sent back all of my paperwork on Tuesday. Unfortunately, I mistakenly left out my passport in the mailing process, so I had to return all of the paperwork in an overnight shipping package via Fed Ex. I received an email today from the consulate that said it would take about five days to send my information between the UK and the consulate, and what that means for me is that I have to miss the orientation on Friday at the King's Lodge. It is great dealing with my YWAM base though as they are completely fine with the complications, yet it is stressful waiting. Thanks to all of you who have been praying for me. Without the fellowship of the believers and the hand of God I would go insane.

     In regards to the trip, I am completely packed and extremely exited. The time in fellowship and missions I am about to embark upon has me to the point of hysterics. I am going to miss all of you, but this is going to be my first time really leaving home for any amount of time. I haven't Lived anywhere but North County all my life and this is by far the longest mission trip I have done. Please keep me in your prayers as I embark on this journey. Specifically  that I can recognize tribulations as tests of strength and refining fire, especially the current cross of stress.

 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
 12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,           Hebrews 12:10-12