My "cha chinggg" realization

Hello fellow friends, family, and anyone else who might be reading this little blog of mine. While I did get this blog specifically to let y’all know my upcoming adventures, I also thought it would be a cool thing to look back on and see how God has molded me. This being said, this post might be more for me, but I still hope you enjoy it!

Today I came to a realization. You know the ones where a thought crosses your mind of out the blue and you hear a little “cha chingggg” in your head? Well this was one of those precious moments. This realization was simply that I am not supposed to fit into this world. In fact, it might even be a good thing that sometimes I feel so utterly misplaced. God didn’t intend His messengers to live a life blended into a crowd that we can relate too. We are called to love. Sometimes loving can cause a person to stand out of the sea of people who are stuck in their worldly ways. Simple idea, but boy is it an important lesson!

“ My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15: 12

Blessings:)

Blessed.

Time is a ticking away. I am down to the last week and a half of school. oh boy, has it flown by! I must say I happily welcome summer. What college kid longs for more time in school? Pleaseee. 

Anywho, along with the end of the school year, comes thoughts of my quickly approaching year in Pohnpei. Today I checked on my fundraising and I am touched by all my friends and family who have given so graciously. THANK YOU!! I am so blessed (hence the title) to have such humble people in my life. God continues to show me that He has big plans in store for me. 

As I was spending some time with Jesus tonight, I came across a fitting verse to share with you all. 

" At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need." 2 Corinthians 8:14

I hope to return all the kindness and love that people have shown me. 

Uncontained excitement!!

This July I am Pohnpei bound. I decided to begin a blog so that my friends and family can have a sneak peak at my life as a student missionary. Yes, I am aware that I have 4 months until my journey actually begins…BUT I simply could not wait to begin the blogging process, especially because Pohnpei consumes 99% of my thoughts these days. I graciously allow the other 1% to go to school (your welcome mom and dad).

As of right now, I have a mix of emotions about leaving everything I know for one year. I am very excited. wait, that didn’t do it justice, I AM EXCITED!!! (insert me jumping up and down here). Although, I also have the butterflies because I know that this year will have its up’s and down’s.

I named my blog butterfly adventures not only because I am a wee bit nervous about my upcoming adventures, but also because like a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, I want my year as a student missionary to transform me into the lady that God intended me to be. I ask for your prayers as I prepare to be the very best SM I can be:) 

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27