The time has come and I will soon be on the other side of the world! I have longed for this moment for most of my life. Even when I went to China I saw the Philippines on the map and secretly wanted to go there as well. This time the map will show the Philippines as the target goal. I couldn't be more thrilled.

            I am so thankful for all the people in my life that God has used to help me get to this point. The thing that has blessed my heart most is Mrs.Frontera's Kindergarten class at Westwood Hills. This is the classroom across the hall from me at work. They adopted me as their class missionary. I was able to come in and speak with them about what I am going to be doing. They in turn have being bringing in their money to put in the piggy bank. Now every time I see one of the little girls she says, "You're a missionary!" It just blesses my heart. I also have the prayer of impacting one of their lives like Monica Jarvis, director of the orphanage I will be going to, impacted me when she spoke to my youth group. God truly plants seeds at a young age. It's such a beautiful thing to see it bloom.
          I am ready to have my life changed by God's little ones. I've always had such a love for kids. But I can't help but know that there is going to be something deeper that will shift in me as I get to care for these orphans. I know they have such different stories. They also hold such a precious place in God's heart. I know I will not be the same when I return. I also know that God will speak louder the calling over my life. I am so ready to start this journey. All the prophetic words and visions will come to pass! I'm reminded of when someone spoke in a small group setting. She said had a vision I was overseas as a missionary loading kids onto a school bus. She knew I was a preschool teacher but had no idea I longed to go overseas to go work with orphans. What a gift from God that he uses people to encourage us not to give up on our dreams. He has a perfect plan for us. We must set our lives up in such a way that it directs us toward that. We must set ourselves apart from the rest so that we may be prepared when our time comes. Now my time is coming. Thank you Jesus!
    I leave the 12th!!!!!