more than enough

So wow. Forgive me if I stumble through this post but I am just blown away by the goodness of God and the generosity of some amazing people in my life. I don't know where to begin except by first telling you that today I surpassed 1/3 of my trip cost and currently have $1090. I just cant believe that.

Lets back track to today at 3pm when I found out how much my shots would cost. These shots are not mandatory however highly encouraged. The CDC tells me in order to go to India safely I need the following shots:

Hep A: $51 ----> most important
Typhoid: $89
Malaria pill: $6 

I'm thinking wow my health is very important but I'm already raising this "daunting" amount of $3,000 and trying to get $200 more aside from that for my visa-these shots may not happen. I started today with $95 from various people for my visa wondering where the other $105 will come from, not even thinking about my shots. I left work only to find a letter waiting for me on the mail table. Its from my dear friend in Virginia that I absolutely adore (shes really great). I'm thinking oh I bet this is for India, she is so sweet, she did not have to do this. Remember: 200-95=105. In this envelope is $160. I catch my breath and do more math. 160+ 95=  255. Now remember that really important Hep A shot I need ($51)? After all this math you will come to see I have $4 to spare after getting my visa and this shot. I can get both! I never thought Id be more excited about a needle but I am, I am so excited. Jesus thinks of everything.

The thing I am starting to realize for myself throughout this process that I have already seen on smaller scales in my life is that Jesus is a planner. Long before I even decided to go to India, had a relationship with Jesus, was born even, Jesus already set in motion the means for this trip, through all of you. Whether you realize it or not, you giving towards this trip, with your time, your prayers or your money was an obedient response to Jesus. And I'm so thankful for it. I am even more excited than ever for this trip, for this move of God so far away but already starting in me.

"No ones ever seen or heard anything like this, never so much as imagined anything quite like it- what God has arranged (made ready, prepared in advance) for those who love him. But youve seen and heard it bc God by His Spirit has brought it all out into the open before you."  1 Cor. 2:8-9

I am blown away by the ABUNDANT gifts of God.


Its always surplus, never just enough. Always more than enough. 


[Countdown to India: 85 days]