Hey guys!
Some of you may know that I have been applying to go work in Africa for the summer. With the help of a friend I was able to find the perfect job working as a community health nurse in Cote d'Ivoire. There was quite a long application process, but I found out a few weeks ago that I am approved to go. I am so excited. The Lord has already been working in me and preparing me for this trip. I have no idea what lays ahead, but I know He is in control. I feel this trip will give me a real missions experience and help give me guidance for the future.
While I am there, I will be working at a clinic. It sees many people each day who are suffering from such diseases as HIV and TB. I will get to work with these people and hopefully share the Gospel with them. The official language is French, so I am attempting to learn some French before I go. Please pray for me about that because it is kind of difficult.
I would also ask for your prayers as I am preparing for this trip. Pray that the Lord works in my heart and can use me while I am there. Pray for the people in Cote d'Ivoire. There is a lot going on in their country right now, so pray that there will be peace or even better an open heart and mind to the Gospel. Please also pray that I get the money I need to get over there. I have a rough estimate of around $6,000 to stay for around 2 1/2 months. Thank you so much!
I also wanted to explain the name "Aimez de tout votre coeur." It is French for "Love him with all your heart," or at least that is what google translations told me. I wanted this because it is a reminder to me of what I am supposed to do daily. Matthew 22: 37-38 says, "Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.'" I hope through this journey I will learn to love Him with all of my heart, and I hope you can too.
