So I'm in London right now. Landed at 7am here (aka 2 back home)--next flight at 9ish. Bah. I was supposed to meet up with some other interns and then go into London and meet Crystal Hutcheson...but I can't find anyone anywhere. London is crazy huge. The interns were supposed to meet up at the gates...but London doesn't announce the gate numbers until 2 hours before the flight--that means i have like 7 hours til I know where to go. I think 4 others should have arrived by now...but I heard some flights have been late and I don't know if they fall under that. It's crazy...and let's just say I'm really struggling right now...
Nothing has been smooth since I have left Jacksonville. My flight from Jax to Miami was delayed an hour and a half...wasn't too big of a deal considering I would still have a 3 hour layover before flying to London. It rained in Miami. I ended up sitting in the plane on the runway for 2 hours waiting for them to let us in. I ended up having a bit under an hour til my next flight boarded. Getting around Miami sucks...I had to go through security again even though I never left the airport (and then I had to go through it again because I forgot I filled up my water bottle in Jax bah). So it ended up being a rush. On my two flights I've mostly slept and cried. I'm exhausted. It's ridiculous. I just feel like I'm going to collapse. It's been hard lately. It's hitting me how long two months is and how I won't be able to talk to/see my family or my best friend. A group of my friends got together and wrote one letter for everyday I'm gone...so that has been really encouraging. It's just been tough. I feel really alone. And I know Satan is a punk and is really trying to get to me right now. I'm in constant prayer pretty much, which isn't really a bad thing ha. Psalm 62 is something I'm repeating over and over to myself. I just really need His strength right now.
On a good note--I got football tickets for the gators! Go Gata!!
find rest, o my soul, in God alone -psalm 62:5
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Hey Kristen! I'm here if u can or can't meet up to tour London ;) Sorry Satan is smacking u in the face so early in your trip...he must be pretty scared of u. I know what u mean with the whole lonely feeling, & the bizarre relization that you'll be away from your support people for so long. It is rough, but I know it will be SO worth it in the end. You have my prayers.
Kristen!!! Gracie and I are so sorry!!! Our flights got all messed up and we are delayed a whole day in Miami! Ugh! We tried to FBook you last night... didn't know if you got the message. Hang in there, we are praying for you. <3
I am tempted to quote a certain favorite movie of ours regarding an airport and not being able to find it. But I am resisting.
You got this one in the bag Kristen, and everyone knows it except you, and Satan is gonna try and keep it that way as long as possible. By the time you read this, you will probably be all settled in, saving the world. I knew it the first time I saw you. I said to myself "Self- that crazy blonde chick who just fell off that couch is gonna save the whole friggen world"
I really did. And I still think its true.
Hey Kristen, Happy Birthday!! So sorry to hear of your travel nightmare! Same thing happened to me last Aug. going to Ghana!! satan does love to mess with us and try to discourage us!! Keep your head up -- God is with you and His will will be accomplished! Enjoy the beautiful people and children of Africa! They have such beautiful smiles!! And their worship and prayers are amazing! Praying for you!! -Denise Hamilton
Hey Kristen! I read your blog and I keep thinking about this hymn we sing at church and I thought I'd share it with you. My favorite verse says:
Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
For I am thy God and will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen and help thee, and cause thee to stand
Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.
It references Isaiah 41:10 and 43:2-5. God bless you as you serve His people!
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