Mixed Emotions…
Here it is the eve of our trip to Haiti to go and serve the homeless, displaced, and impoverished people there. I will take 21 college students & young adults on a journey sure to change our lives. For the last six months I have anticipated this trip and spent time in prayer and preparation as well. The time has come and while I am excited and anticipating great things…
I have mixed emotions.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m all in. All in.
However, I have an amazing wife and 3 kids that I will leave for the next 9 days. I will miss the kiss goodnight from Ash, the pitter patter of toddler feet, staring in the eyes of my little girl, and the bedtime stories that are always an adventure. I am going to miss my family like crazy but here is what I’ve come to understand…
I am a better husband and father because of this.
It’s my calling. It’s obedience to the Father. It is my duty as a Christian to go.
So, while I have mixed emotions, the mixture is good because the ingredients are good. It’s kinda like making a cake.
I have amazing wife, incredible kids, and an irresistable call…
All given by the grace of God.
Mixed emotions? Yes.
But good. All good.
