Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Saying Goodbye…
Saying goodbye to my family was the hardest thing i have ever done… as my dad leaned over, gave me a kiss, and said “I will see you in 9 months sweetie”, it hit me. My whole life will turn upside down in the next 36 hours. I don’t know what to say… today was the first time i didn’t want to get on the plane, but also the time when i wanted to be in Cameroon in a second. I am praying to God and asking for him to protect me. Its all up to me now. I’m on my own. I am thankful that Caitlin will be arriving two weeks after i get to the hospital in Koza. It was so interesting. The other day, my dad was reading the World Adventist magazine (really don’t know the name of it), and he found an article from the conference president of northern Cameroon. He was talking alot about the Adventist school and the ADVENTIST HOPSITAL in Koza. It made me have a boost of confidence for some reason. Also.. i talk to the doctor that was there for 5 years. He told me that i would have an amazing experience, and that i didn’t have to be afraid. The director of the hospital told me how i’m going to be picked up, what the name of the person who was picking me up was, and all kinds of encouragement. God is good… and working too. I am about the board the flight from Portland to Denver Colorado. From Colorado I go to Wasington DC, then to Adis Adaba, and then Djemena or something. I am praying my heart out that God keeps me safe. I miss all of my family and friends, but i know God is calling me here. I will overcome! Jeremiah 1:19
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