And so the journey begins in Philadelphia. Like so many others who have come before me to serve abroad I ask myself "Dawn are you sure"? YES!
02/23/2011 My "see you later"'s didn't really go as planned but I pray a prayer over myself that covers me from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet, for health, strength, and increased education/wisdom, for a return after this journey is over that will allow me to say "it's good to see you again, friend(s) & family". Virtual hug to all of those I didn't get to embrace prior to departing.
02/24/2011 Just met my roomie for the staging event. She's cool, and quite the sharp knife in the drawer. I feel blessed to be received warmly and look forward to how I'll be impressed upon by my other counterparts.
Emotionally I'm ready to give to Malawi and the Peace Corps the love that God has given to me. He has been faithful, and believes in me to carry out a task as great as this one, to serve globally, and honestly at times I haven't always felt worthy enough to be called to do something such as this. Thank you Lord for having me in your plans despite my ways.
My friend Myca sent me a message earlier in the week and told me this would be "EPIC". I looked up the term as I generally do whenever my infatuation for a word renders my use of it in proper context in order to convey a feeling, and so I think I'll end this with a little word of the day :)
Epic
extending beyond the usual or ordinary,
especially in scope or size
serving the Lord is worth wearing my guise
I've grown out my hair
adjusted my clothes
just so I'm able to be given His robe
the story is written
the parable told
I've been given 1 talent
but 10 will unfold
AND SO THE JOURNEY BEGINS..... #ThisWillBeEpic
Yaaaaaa POLO! Yes this WILL be EPIC you hear me! Lol@your roomie being quite the sharp knife in the drawer!! I've thought of you today and praying over you! I'm excited for your new adventure and I will be frequently writing to you! Love you bunches, then some! PS: thank you for such a touching card. I got it yesterday and I teared UP!
ReplyDeleteWhat up cuzo? Sorry i didn't get to see you before you left. I know you are going to do what you do.. and that is a great job!!! Have a great experience!!! Love You....
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Find a karaoke spot...and i'm there...lol
Sounds like you are off to a wonderful start Dicky! I am so excited for you!!! Can't wait to hear more about your experience :) Soak it ALL in...
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ReplyDeleteNow that's what's up....And Myca was right this is EPIC..I know you are on your way to do wonderful things in your life. So glad you are embracing your walk with christ and allowing him to use you for his purpose. I know he his going to lead you to do so many wonderful things. Thanks again for being a Northern Star in my life. Yendani Bwino!!!!
Love ya!!!!
Hey Peanut, good to hear from you the other day, I am relieved (prayers answered) that all is well within your soul and that you are responding to the order of God! Love you, M
ReplyDelete@Myca...I'm just smiling and showing my dirty teeth that need to be brushed hahahaha #Thanks You are such a wonderful friend
ReplyDelete@Mardea...dude you're hilarious with that find a karaoke spot and you're there. How bout you hope a plane and come help me build one :) Thanks for your well wishes cuzo
@Greathouse...you are killing me with that name you've given me. Whoa! That's my response to this service thus far but I'll send you an email at great length to your personal box. I bet you are sitting on the beach right now #GetToWork
@T.White...it was interesting that you mentioned stars b/c I saw the night sky the other day and thought of you. It was very planetarium like. You should go to see the one at Emory and thanks for your encouragement
@Cheryl...AKA MOM!!! Thanks for your undying love and devotion. I've needed it even when I thought I was strong enough to do things on my own. I love you and wish you wouldn't call me Peanut in front of everybody :) #MissYouBunches