I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY!!!
I have told myself day after day 'just blog, Leah! Write a blog!' but... I haven't. Obviously. I'm positive no one's lives have been that greatly affected by this fact so I have kinda let myself slide but for those of you who are so gracious to keep up, I sincerely do apologize.
What a crazy ride being home for these summer weeks has been. I return to Kona in just two short weeks and feel the anxiety of all of the meetings I still need to have. Praise God, however that all I came home to accomplish- by His grace- has been accomplished!! I have insurance for this next year, both car and health, I have gained the support of a committed few to be members of the Team that will be regularly praying and some financially supporting the kingdom work that God is doing in my life. I taught the Inductive Bible Study Seminar last Saturday and after much stress I can say it went well. It was a small turnout but I am absolutely confident it was exactly what God would have it be. I confess I dropped the ball on better advertisement as my trepidation got the better of me. I have visited with family and friends, held my beloved dogs and cat, touched base with those who are dear to me and had the overwhelming miracle of God confirming His word of sending my truck over to Hawaii become a reality!! THAT is the story I will tell...
As some of you have read I was debating selling my beloved truck. I know we are not supposed to have treasures on earth. Getting this truck was a miracle in itself. I have had it for 10 years now. It is literally my only asset. I have held loosely and given up most of the ties that bound me to go to Kona and invest my life in serving God and in His Word. This last season I was praying about selling my truck. I made a further two year commitment to be in Kona and I was not willing to pay the (ever increasing) price of having it just sit in my mother's drive way- which wasn't good for the truck, or for my pocketbook. I really believed God had told me He was going to get it to Kona. Whaaaaat? That just seemed "too big" to me. How the heck? But I had a buddy move to another island, and as we spoke one night he told me that is exactly what he had done with his truck. I told him I needed the details about how that had worked. He gave them to me, and as I googled different options I found that it would cost $1025. to ship. Well- I have seen Him do greater things, but still it seemed like an awfully lot. I came home, weeks went by... finally I came to exactly four weeks until I had to return to Kona. I prayed, "Oh, Lord... I know you are never late, but I sure would appreciate you being early on this one. I really don't want to have to get down to the wire wondering, 'is this actually going to happen' or what arrangements I need to make for my truck, or sell it...? Well THAT AFTERNOON I got a text from some dear supporters and friends of mine. She said, "I have your support for this month- how do you want it? OR if you feel that you have your monthly expenses met for the year, we could give it to you in a lump sum which would get your truck over..." I WAS FLOORED. FLOORED!!! "Um... YES PLEASE!" I wasn't positive of the exact dollar support for my monthly expenses but I knew that God was not going to leave me hanging. She gave me the check. I have booked the date to drop my truck off in Oakland, Ca... and they will ship it to Hilo, HI. I will have to get a ride to the other side of the island to pick it up. I need to pay for gas for the person who takes me to Oakland and the person who takes me to Hilo- but its happening! It's really happening!! I got new car insurance that is MUCH less than the previous insurance that I had (we won't go into that story)! I am a sistah that is hooked up! Having a vehicle will bless the school, students with needs, and of course, me personally!! I still plan on walking where I can, but actually getting to see some of the island this year is an exciting thought!! woot woot!!!
I continue to be grateful for the prayers and support I have received. It feels so amazing to see and feel God's hand so completely upon me. Why do we choose to live anywhere but the center of His will? It is astounding! Even as I write that I know that the boldness in saying so will rouse the heart of my enemy to lash out at me with temptations to get me side tracked. This is his ammo and how he functions. Tough Turkey Toes. God is my provider and my protector! I will cry His name from the mountain tops giving Him Glory for ALL He has done and continues to do!!! More, Lord!! I want MORE OF YOU AND OF YOUR SPIRIT!!! I cannot wait to see lives changed and healing come in YOUR Mighty Name in this next season! I embrace my own season of wellness and know that all of the suffering has been for the sake of the call that will work together for good! This is a lot of exclamation points but I am excited!
Love you guys- xoxo
