Learning to TRUST God...

The last few weeks have been such a roller coaster. I've experienced some of the biggest highs and what felt like the lowest of lows. When we began this journey, a major concern for some was finances. That was the least of my worries because I knew God would provide for me. I have never been more confident in anything in my life but this I knew. I was right, God has completely 100% provided for me. Although I haven't reached the $2900 mark yet, friends and family have been reaching out to support through donations, prayer, and items for our garage sale. I couldn't be luckier to have such amazing people in my life.


This trip couldn't be a walk in the park though. That would be too easy! Although God is SO good. There is an evil that has tried to take this trip from me. He's tried to get into my heart and make me believe that this trip wont be possible for me. If you know me, you know that when I've reached what I think is my limit, I just cry. So that's what I've done...CRIED! Like a baby. My parents work full time and have great jobs and great insurance, so my immunizations should totally be covered right?! I go to my DR at UC Davis (I love UC Davis but right now you're killing me...seriously!) and she pretty much hands me the handout I already have with all of my immunizations that I need and says that she's going to refer me to a travel clinic. This may sound normal except 2 other people in my group go to UC Davis as well and were able to get their shots through their Primary Care Doctors! Makes no sense! In the meantime I get some blood work done and schedule another appointment to get my shots. THEN my mom sends me a a text saying our Insurance doesn't cover my immunizations for International travel!!!! I am now back at square 1 and I leave in less than 7 weeks. So what did I do?! I cried! 


Like clockwork, my best friend, who is probably one of the top 3 most amazing people on this planet, calls me. I think she senses when I'm about to make bad decisions (like call off this trip because I'm so frustrated!) because she always comes to my rescue. She has this incredibly comforting way about her where I literally just want to live in her pocket because I know she's safe. She tells me that I have to go because she just donated $100 to my trip. I CRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Erin McMackin, you are my sister! I love you! Then I go to check the mail and I have something from Julie & Rocky Armstrong (They are family friends and their son used to play soccer with my brother Brandon) and it's a check for $100! I CRY AGAIN! 


I still haven't gotten this immunization thing figured out and I'm pretty sure I have a few more crying episodes in my near future but God always provides and he showed me that today. I have an amazing travel group who always pick me up when I feel like I have nothing left. I have the worlds best best friend, the most thoughtful, caring, encouraging friends,  and a family that supports me 100%. However, I have to trust him and put all of my faith in him. This is so hard for me to do because I'm a control freak but I have to do it. I found a few good reminders on Pinterest. Maybe they will help you the way they're helping me. 


<3 Kristin