Go.

Hey friends (& random readers who happen to stumble across my blog).
This is my first blog post. EVER. Exciting, yes? :) I love to read people's thoughts & have a brief glimpse into their world. So... welcome to mine.

My main reason for starting this now is because I leave for Honduras tomorrow (eeks!) & I want to keep people up to date with all the happenings while I'm there. Of course I'd wait until the absolute last minute to write. It's what I do...

Just some fyi background info -- My parents are invovled in an organization called Adventure in Missions (AIM), which serves in Honduras and my mom leads short term missions trips there. AIM is invovled in construction/water projects, grass roots medical clinics, evangelistic programs, blowing bubbles with kids, eating some interesting foods, and hiking up mountains :) The newest project is called, Clinic of Hope. It serves the village of El Cacao and surrounding areas. I will be working with a team of people for two weeks, travelling to different villages daily & then working at the clinic until Aug 23rd. Right now, I think I'd feel pretty comfortable weighing someone (once someone showed me how to use the scale properly) and I could take a blood pressure (who knows if I'd get an accurate reading). So, yeah, I'm not exactly sure what my role will be, but I am stoked to learn many many new things and skills & be stretched in all directions. I love the country of Honduras & the people - such a beautiful people. I can't wait to be back. Tomorrow. That blows my mind.

I really appreciate & covet your prayers. They make ALL the difference. Don't underestimate the power in speaking to God.

Some specific requests:
-Team Unity - God needs to be the head of this team body & we need to be seeking Him to lead us. I know that if our team works together as His body, He can accomplish so much more. Many of the team members haven't met each other yet, so I hope that we can build trusting relationships & be willing to open ourselves & be vulnerable -- First, we have to feel safe with each other.


-Safety - I've been attacked by fear recently. I keep thinking of every bad & dangerous thing that could happen. So much of it is completely unrealistic & I'm being super overdramatic, but many of my concerns are legit. Either way, I don't want to be gripped by them & have them overcome me. God is with me. I need to rest in that truth. Peace the surpasses all understanding, please.

Yesterday, a dear friend reminded of some awesome truth
--Matthew 28: 18-20
Jesus says to GO - whether that be on a plane or walking across the street, we are all commissioned to go. But as we do this, Jesus will be with us, even to the end of the age.
Thank you God.

I will see you soon. My heart overflows.


Love.
alyza.
xx