Countdown to Ghana: The First Ripple

As I mentioned in my 'Why Ghana?' post, one of my prayers for this experience is that my own willingness to follow God outside my comfort zone on a mission trip would serve as an example to follow for my own children.

As an answer to prayer, the ripple effect from my Call is starting to show itself.  Over the course of the past month or so, as Ghana has become a regular topic of conversation around the house, the older kids have really been talking more about what they can do themselves in the area of serving.

Caleb took notice of a summer mission trip announced for the junior high group at church a few weeks ago and brought it to our attention as something he was interested in. Every year the junior high group at Northview goes on a week long trip to Memphis, TN to work with a group called S.O.S. (Service Over Self).  We went with him to the information meeting last week to learn more ourselves and came away excited at the prospect of him being able to participate in this trip.  It was shocking and a little stressful, however, to learn that last year's trip filled up 6 minutes after registration opened.  6 minutes after 6am!

So, it was with a little stress and anxiety that we woke up very early the next morning to register Caleb for the trip. Good news! Caleb is confirmed for his first ever mission trip!  I am equally excited for his upcoming experience this summer as I am for my own in 24 days.

The first ripple has shown itself.  I can't wait to see what is next, although I am aware and admittedly anxious that as exciting as this first one is, others may be exciting but also require more sacrifice that pushes me and my family outside our comfort zone.  Please pray that we can continue to act obediently and courageously as we move forward in this journey.