Pregnant with Possibility
By Alicia
When Ben and I began this journey, I'm not sure that I ever thought the day would really come that we would truly be going to Africa. Passports, travel shots, plane tickets- it's all taken care of. We're going.
If you had asked me six months ago I would have been confident and excited- the usual Alicia- totally capable and ready to conquer the world. But now as I sit here, two days away from departure, I am still full of excited anticipation, but there is a uneasy feeling rising in the back of my throat and my stomach hasn't felt calm for the past several days.
I was talking to my friend Carla the other day and she asked me how I was feeling about the trip. The best way I could describe it to her was to liken it to being pregnant (not that I would know. Maybe Michelle and Leanna could let me know if this is how it feels?): I'm incredibly excited about what this trip holds for me emotionally, spiritually, physically...but I'm scared out of my mind for the hardships, trying situations and refining fire that will come.
I know that we will encounter situations that will break our hearts. I know that it will force me to pray and seek wisdom from God in ways my comfortable life in America doesn't force.
There are alot more things that I don't know, however.
Welcome to the journey. I'm glad you are here with me. I think my water just broke.
If you had asked me six months ago I would have been confident and excited- the usual Alicia- totally capable and ready to conquer the world. But now as I sit here, two days away from departure, I am still full of excited anticipation, but there is a uneasy feeling rising in the back of my throat and my stomach hasn't felt calm for the past several days.
I was talking to my friend Carla the other day and she asked me how I was feeling about the trip. The best way I could describe it to her was to liken it to being pregnant (not that I would know. Maybe Michelle and Leanna could let me know if this is how it feels?): I'm incredibly excited about what this trip holds for me emotionally, spiritually, physically...but I'm scared out of my mind for the hardships, trying situations and refining fire that will come.
I know that we will encounter situations that will break our hearts. I know that it will force me to pray and seek wisdom from God in ways my comfortable life in America doesn't force.
There are alot more things that I don't know, however.
Welcome to the journey. I'm glad you are here with me. I think my water just broke.
posted by The Mongoose Chronicle at 10:17 PM
6 Comments:
I am so excited to see what God has in mind for this new child! You guys will do great and the good news is that God gives wisdom to all those who ask for it. Just don't stop asking no matter how bad the labor pains are, just don't stop...
James 1:5 If you need wisdom – if you want to know what God wants you to do – ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.
We Love you and can't wait to see baby photos!
-Joey and Lauren Bocci
Maybe Tabatha is on her way?! After all I am prophet! (Sorry Ben I thought that was fuuny!) And don't worry!
Matt 6:34 "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."
I can't wait to hear more about your adventure!
-Michael Hayes
DEAR BEN AND ALICIA, I'M SO PROUD OF THE BOTH OF YOU TO BE WILLING TO STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE IN SUCH A BIG WAY TO HELP PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW. GOD IS WITH YOU ALWAYS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LIFE PRESENTS ALL OF US WITH CHALLENGES FOR REASONS WE DON'T KNOW, SOME OF US RUN FROM THEM, YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO MEET YOUR CHALLENGE HEAD ON. YOU WILL LEARN SO MUCH ON YOUR JOURNEY.
LOVE DAD.
P.S. IF IT HELPS ANY I GET GAS WHEN I GET SCARED.
Dear friends and family,
Ben and Alicia left this morning, mom and I dropped them off with a hug and kiss and a wave. Then they were gone.
Please keep them in your prayers as they take this journey.
Thanks, Mom and Dad
jAlicia dear, when you were born I was so grateful that God had given me a beautiful child, that I promised I would raise you for Him. Little did I know how scarey that journey would become. Yet here I sit so grateful again that He chose you and your husband (the incredible UNCLE BEN)to set an example for us all and prod us onward to help those who can't help themselves. I have always said,"Be careful what you pray for, because God hears your prayers and "He gives you the desires of your own heart". So now here you are having landed in Capetown 7 hours ago and now preparing to seek out the questions that need answers. Having known yous since minute one of your life, I am filled with confidence that you were an excellent choice for this job. You have always excelled at everything you've chosen to accomplish. You and Ben are such a great team for this task. You with your ability to lead,organize,task master, prod,charm, re-direct those who wander off the trail, teach and most importantly pray for God's guidance. And then there's your partner Ben who is faithful in all things. In my little bit of experience with him, this is what I see; I true servant of the Lord, Faithful to the bone, full of wisdom, hilarious humor, patience, a willingness to do whatever it takes, biblical knowledge, dedication, superior intelligence, a heart for the downtrodden, one who treasures his wife. As a couple who has so many people behind you (who are faithful to the Lord's bidding) you will accomplish much. None of us know why God has sent you and none knows what tasks will be set before you. But we all know that whatever you accomplish there, no matter how big or small, will be the reason you were sent. God will use these as a foundation for future building. We all know that the condition of mankind is in a sorry state and that many problems may never be solved before we are called. However, when a woman is in impossible circumstances and someone reaches out to her, even though her situation may not change, her spirit is lightened merely because someone helped her get through this one day. As you and Ben spend your days in Africa helping women we will be praying for you each step of the way. We are trusting God to look after you both and bring you home safely to us.
We love you so dearly,
Mom
Ben and Leesh,
We're thrilled and excited for you both. We can't wait to here and see all that Jesus does with and to you. We're prayin'!
xoxo
Scott, Steph, Mac, and Jack
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