Here I am....send me!

Where to start......Not sure when God started tugging at my heart.  I have often prayed that He would use me, lead me, send me.  My friend Tia Plum (read her blog at www.myheart4Zambia.blogspot.com) went to Zambia for the first time in 2009.  As with most things in my life, I don't remember exactly when her love of this nation and its children started speaking to me, but I know that I was moved at some point over these last few years.  God used her life, books that I read, songs that I heard and radio programs and podcasts that I heard to further speak to me.  It wasn't until my son, Pat spoke the words, 'Let's do a mission trip together after I graduate' that I was finally moved to go.  I know that God has been preparing my heart - it is SO obvious in hindsight.  I am overwhelmed as I think of His sovereignty in all of this.
So, since we had helped Tia and another friend with like mind, Robyn Petty, with some fundraising for Family Legacy Missions International, Mark, my husband said, why not Zambia.  Tia could tell you that she knew I would be going long before I did - she could see God moving my heart.  So after much prayer, preparation, shots, and packing, Pat and I went.  I am certainly not eloquent with words - I am no writer, but I have a strong desire to share this amazing journey and mission.

About to be changed!