My Crazy Bon Voyage To Africa!!
My heart is almost as full as my suitcases. I’m feeling excited and nervous and blessed like crazy for my 14 days in Africa. I think the shock has finally worn off that I’m actually going to get on a plane and fly to my beloved Africa to serve orphans in Ethiopia and Uganda. I’m honored that 31 crazy people are joining me from all over the country. My family has supported my adventure wholeheartedly and have made me feel that what I’m going to do is important to them, too. My community has also supported my trip and wrapped their hearts around helping me raise donations for the 14 projects and hundreds of orphans we will visit. I was interviewed on radio and newspaper for orphan awareness and adoption support. I’m packed and ready to go with a well-organized itinerary and plan, but I know that God can write His own itinerary and change every plan made for His glory. In fact, I might be a little disappointed if our plans don’t change just a little due to some craziness and adventurous detour (remember Haiti).
Someone asked me recently why I’m going to Africa to visit orphans? I wanted my answer to sound confident and wise, but all that came out was shaky and emotional. I want to walk the walk. It’s very difficult to express what is deep in my heart and the passion that burns inside to simply love orphans. God gave me 3 beautiful children and now I have the honor of visiting children who do not have a mom or dad or family. They just need someone to hug them tight and love them unconditionally.
Please join me for the next 14 days and pray for me and my team. We are moms and dads and sisters and brothers. We are 31 different souls heading to Africa with different expectations and beliefs, but one special purpose- loving and serving orphans.
My Crazy Adoption blog will be featuring guest bloggers for the next 14+ days. These are crazy readers that took the time out of their busy schedules to write posts that will inspire, encourage, challenge, teach, and make you laugh or cry!! Please take the time to come over and read the guest posts and pleaaasseee leave them your encouragement and cheers in the comments.
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Can’t wait to hear all about it!!! Woohoo!!! Have an awesome, “messed up” itinerary, trip!
I will be praying for you, that you meet all of your ‘divine’ appointments in Africa. God has this trip planned to the last detail! Love you!!!
Praying for you to have a safe blessed trip!! The work you are doing is so WONDERFUL!!
Love,
Sherrie xoxo
Have a wonderful wonderful time in Africa! Our prayers are with you and my heart is bubbling with joy that you are indeed walking the walk!
-Michelle
I will be praying for your trip! Have a blast serving the King!!
Kari: I will be praying for all of you on the journey to Ethiopia. We are headed out on Friday and who knows we may meet at some airport half way around the globe! Love what you do and can't wait to know you are all loving on orphans where the need is great. Have fun knowing you are doing great works for the Kingdom!
Can't WAIT to hear about it! Hope you got my shirt…and hope it fits and you like it. 😉 I'll be checking back to read your guest blogs!
Hey girl. I haven't talked to you in awhile. Our summer has been crazy and I see that yours has been too! 🙂 I do so hope (and KNOW) that your trip to Africa will just be an amazing time. I know that God will use you to impact others and others to impact you.
Huge hugs – Kari!
Kari, I have been thinking about the amazing things that you and your group are doing and praying that this trip is even more than you had hoped for. I can't wait to hear about how your heart has been changed and how your "walking the walk" has glorified His name. Many Blessings!!