Tuesday, May 13, 2008

SWEET CORN!!!

So, Round 3 encephalitis shot is done. No anaphalactic reactions yet. Maybe there won't be one. However, the spot around the where the shot stuck me is raised like a goose egg off my arm and it hasn't done that before(with the other shots in the series). It is very hot around the area as well, like a fever is around it. Also, because my shot series was expedited, my immune system is all whack. I sweat, I get chills, headaches, bodyaches, lowgrade fevers...ew. All mild symptoms, though, compared to the other thing. I am feeling okay as long as I steady dose myself on 800 ml of Advil every six hrs. I am a druggie now it seems. (I just realized how personal I am becoming in my blogs. I don't know if its interesting or not, but I am enjoying typing it. I wanna blog about evrything that happens! That's why I need to get a cellular so I can Twitter..)

Okay, gotta another Godstory! God has been blowing my mind. He is a huge, powerful God. But, He takes time for me. I am an inconsistent, untrusting, stuttering, tripping,terrified child. But, he puts His hand in the middle of my life and shows me who He is. I am left with no choice but full surrender.

I have had a bad couple of days. My question was"Is this trip going to happen??" I felt tricked by God. How could He lead me to think it was His will and then snatch His hand away? My trip was going wonderful and then- my travel plans fall through! My parents- anxious to the point of saying negative on the whole summer. What would I say to those who had sent me support? How could I trust Him after this letdown? I called the travel agent that morning and hadn't gotten any word back. I needed a price and an iteniary. But, especially, I needed to know whether or not I could have a flight partner for most of the trip. If she said no...



I layed out in the yard today and cried out to Him. Tears fell. I told Him I was scared. Scared of it all. Then, I heard Emily(my neice who is here to visit) coming over to me. She asked me to take her inside my Grandma's house. I reluctantly hefted myself off the ground and grabbed her hand. I felt like going to sleep and my head hurt. Plus, I had been trying to pray this situation out. But, we went inside anyways. I plopped down on the couch and was quiet. Emily played with the dog on the porch. Then Grandma's phone rang. She looked up from the table where she was cutting fruit. "It is probably telemarketers" she sighed"They have been bugging me all day..but go on and answer it I guess". I picked it up. "Hello?"To my complete surprise,a sweet familiar voice was on the other line asking for Kaylee! My Grandma doesn't know anyone I know besides those in our family. I didn't get it. The lady on the line said because our family's phone was disconnected, she had searched for another number for me. This is what she came up with. The lady on the other end of the phone, a member of Promiseland, had recieved a support letter from me. She said she was writing me a check for 100$ and wanted to know how to mail it! I almost cried-again. But, I was too thrilled this time. Coincidence that I was at the right place at the right time? Nope.



After that great pickmeup(thank you to to the woman who donated,if your reading this-you rock!) I ran home rejoicing. Whooping and hollering. Don't be shocked,but, God had another goldnugget nestled in my email inbox!! A few hours after the first good time, I refreshed my Hotmail and hoped that I would recieve an email from the travel agent. Though, part of me dreaded what it may hold. Then, in black and white, there was my price, iteniary..and a personal message. I sped over it and then jumped from the computer chair! The only flight I will be solo on is the plane from Jax to Dallas(not a long ride). In Dallas, I meet up with a girl from Nehemiah teams! Oh, and if God couldn't get any better, he outdid Himself you guys!! Not only is she on Nehemiah teams, but guess where she will serve this summer- all summer? Camotes island! With me on Camotes island! Though I am unfaithful, he remains Himself. He doesn't change. He is good. I feel silly and giddy and like a little kid right now. Going to work with Dad!

1 comment:

jwlocke said...

yea it is pretty cool how amazing God is. and how when we think all hope is lost, He is standing there reminding us that He is in control! I am still praying for you that everything is smooth this summer. hope you have a wonderful time and God shows you something, even more than He already has.