As the mission to Swaziland approaches many people ask me "are you excited?" I think sometimes they are disappointed when I don't seem particularly so. I suppose it is because I am usually busy with the close of school right up to within a week or two of the trip. Closing out a school year is a frenetic time and leaves little room for other excitements. It's also possible that I have less anxiety or anticipation than people expect. But after all, this will be my seventh trip to Swaziland. It causes me no anxiety and I pretty much know what to expect in general.
Well, now it's less than a week from our departure and let me say: I am excited!!
I am excited because this year my daughter is on the team and will be traveling with me. I am looking forward to experiencing her first trip.
I am excited because two days ago while I was out disc golfing in Nockamixon state park, I got messages through Whatsap from three good friends in Swaziland expressing their anticipation of the team's arrival. I am looking forward to reuniting with good friend in Africa.
And I am excited because, even though this will be my seventh time, and I know what to expect in general, I really don't know what God is going to do on this trip. He works as He wills and there's just no telling what's in store. "No one’s ever seen or heard anything like this, Never so much as imagined anything quite like it -- What God has arranged for those who love him." (I Corinthians 2:9 MSG) I am looking forward to finding out what God has arranged. And I'll keep you posted!
