New Beginnings

     Welcome to my blog, A Brave New Page!  I always told myself I would never start a blog because I am not a good writer and I never had much to share.  Well that has changed, well only part of that has changed!  I am still a bad writer but my life is changing so I decided to start this blog to share my journey with you while in Haiti.  So with that being said, please do not have high expectations here.  It is simply for family and friends to see what I am doing and how God is working in and through me.

     If you have known me for the past few years you know that my heart for Haiti gets bigger and bigger each time I go.  I have always wanted to go and serve there for an extended amount of time but never thought it would be possible.  I looked for opportunities multiple times but gave up about 8 months ago. I realized that I was trying to make it about my own agenda rather than what God wanted for my life.  

     Fast forward to Sunday, September 27th, I was laying in bed about to shut it down for the night when I saw an Instagram post from a family I follow who lives in Haiti.  They were seeking a teacher for 6 months starting in January.  I immediately got excited, read the requirements, took a screen shot and texted a few friends.  My mind went crazy for about an hour and I could hardly fall asleep.  I woke up Monday and started to pray about the opportunity.  This was a huge move but something I had always wanted. I knew that if it was meant to be the Lord would open that door.  I collected all the required information and sent it off.  A few weeks later I was able to interview via Skype and meet Tara while asking lots of questions about what to expect.  I immediately felt comfortable with her and could feel my fears and insecurities rolling away.  After a few more weeks her husband, Troy flew to the US to meet me.  We spent a couple hours just asking each other questions, talking about family and Haiti.  I left there that night not knowing what to expect.  I was nervous... It felt right in my heart but the stupid chatterbox inside my head kept telling me I wasn't good enough.  I got home and a couple hours later Troy called and offered me the job. I was overjoyed.

     Now here we are approximately one month from today I will head to Haiti with The Bridge Fellowship on our annual trip.  I will serve for one week with the team and then begin my journey in Port-Au-Prince with the Livesay's!  I have a roller coaster of emotions but I am thankful for friends and family praying for me and encouraging me.  If you want to keep up with this "new page" in my life then you are in the right spot!