One day closer... Im ready to go on this adventure and see what God is doing in Kenya. People have asked "why would you go to a country where there is so much danger" "why would you go there when there are people here you can help?" "why,why,why???" Yes. there is danger. and yes, there are people here who need help.  But there is a piece of my heart that is already in Kenya. For the people, for the children, for the country.  God has been preparing my heart for this trip long before I ever knew I would have the opportunity to go back to Kenya. God's plans are sometime different than our own. Four months ago I had my own plans for the summer. But God had different plans for me. He opened the door to go back and I decided to be obedient. He has provided the money. My loving boss (who is like a second dad to me) is letting me take off an extra week, and everything has fallen into place. Im not there to try to end poverty or change the country. God is in control of making those changes. Poverty will be there when I leave. But if I can make a difference in ONE life , then its worth it. If I can show ONE child what love is and they see Christ through me, then it has made the trip meaningful. That's what its about. I see their hearts. I see broken people just like me. And I am reminded of God's grace for me daily. My prayer is that I am intentional with the time I have there. And that I remember whats really important in life. God is love. Lord, let me see them the way you see them. Fill my heart with compassion. I want to be humble. I want to serve. Let everything I do, glorify you. Amen