Sent

When I decided to start a blog before leaving I had a bit of trouble with the name. I had a ton of really classy names in my pocket to try, but none of them seemed to work. They were all either taken, or just didn't work for what I was trying to say. Then the phrase "Sent Traveler" popped into my mind. Now, I know that it doesn’t just roll off of your tongue like some of them do, but it seemed to say what I wanted it to. I am sent.
There have been times that I have almost talked myself out of going on this trip, thinking to myself "what in the world do I have to offer these people?" But the truth is that I have not only been invited to go, but God has made it very clear that He is sending me, which means that to stay would be unthinkable. Though this is the most important aspect of being sent, it is not the only one. Another part of being "sent" is having the people around you support you, with prayer, love, and the little practical things that are needed. I have no trouble telling you that this spring my sister and I took a step of faith and gave some money to someone to send them, and I can tell you now that I have received over 3 times the amount that I gave. Such is the grace of God.
I am so blessed to be surrounded by people that I love and that love me, and I know that I can go in faith and courage, though these things do not always come easy to me. My pastor and his wife have decided to pray for me every Sunday before I leave (and afterward too). This is such a blessing to me, and I just want all of you to know that I know that I am sent, and say that I am so blessed and thankful to you all for sending me.