Good Bye Canada!!!

Well,  tomorrow is the day!  It's FINALLY here!!

I am packed! (and I am under my 50 lbs...  I have 5 lbs to bring pack artwork!!) My carry on is ready to go....  My cellphone now has an international carribean package.

Sunday was our commissioning.  Pastor Glen prayed over us and for us.  I was touched by the laying of hands on me by my friend Chris who is a missionary by trade.  Pastor Glen reminded us of the adversary that lurks around... and to be on the watch for him.  Prior to that, we had a team meeting and got to work on our drama and lesson plan.  I learned a new song all about baby sharks that we have translated into Creole to sing with the children there.

Tuesday was my last day of work.  I did my billlings for one of the doctors I worked with, I cleaned off my desk, I cleared out my email, put my out of office reply to work, and handed off things to those who will attempt to fill my shoes.  My chronic disease nurse, Bronwyn and Dr. H took me out for a Dim Sum lunch to wish me off.  I was able to good bye to those whom I am close to at work.  Everyone is so supportive, and loving...  I do go to work for my clients however I enjoy my work because of whom I work with.

I said good bye to my pallative patient.  This was hard on both of us... he is doing well now, however, things can change forever in an hr for him.  I was able to tell him things that I wanted him to know, and what I couldn't or felt that now isnt the time, I wrote to him in a letter to be given to him only at that time. 

Monday I had to say good bye to two of the gals that I work with as they were either away or on course on my last day of work.  It was an awesome surprise to come to work on Tuesday and have a gift awaiting me.

Wednesday was a day that I struggled with.  I had no energy.  I couldn't sleep.  I tried to rest but my head was spinning.  I was about to not have anything done that I wanted done for the day.  Then, my mother called.  She reminded me that this was not a flesh fight I was having but a spiritual one.  Satan knows of the work that my team and I will be doing and he wanted me to fail.  After a prayer and some positive words, I was able to get done what I needed to get done.  I will always remember my mother for this: she knows her battle ground!

Thursday is a day of last minute stuff.  I had to pop out and get some last minute items, visit the bank and pack. I was able to get a little cleaning done along the way as well.  I made it under my 50 lbs and my carry on has all that I will need.  I was super blessed today when I got an email from one of my small group leaders asking for last minute prayer requests-  I shared my heart and my joy.  This encouraged me.

Our travel plans are long... however, that is good. I will have a chance to write out my testimony and make it simple for the kids and encouraging for the teens and adults.  In our drama I have a simple part that makes the play easy for the Haitians to relate to.  I do have to share a mini lesson, however, I don't have to write it, just share it!  (Thanks Pastor Les!!)  My travel time will be preparation time.  My lay overs will be for rest and enjoying my teammates.  I am excited to add Dallas/Frt Worth, Puerto Rico and Haiti to my passport!!

So, dear readers, I am off to make a difference in this world.  Thank you for supporting me in this adventure.  I plan to post if I can while down there, and if not, I will add entries regarding each day when I return.

God Bless...