I'm going to Bolivia! I know I'm surprised too!
I've been planning to serve in another country since last summer and have been researching organizations for months. Somewhere along the way I felt God lay the country of Bolivia on my heart. Don't ask me why, because I honestly have no idea. When I first felt like I was called to go to Bolivia this summer I was shocked because I literally knew nothing about the Country. I had to go over to my wall map and try to locate it! I also felt God lay the word hope on my heart...again don't ask me why?! So I took those two words, Bolivia and hope, and went with it. I started researching organizations in Bolivia that have hope in their name. I found about 3 organizations that matched the criteria. So I contacted all three. After applying and talking to the different organizations, one in particular stood out, an organization called Hope Worldwide. This faith-based organization has a medical clinic in Bolivia. It all seemed so perfect for me! The process of applying and trying to figure out the details for the trip took many weeks and I didn't finalize the trip until the first week of May! I know that is kinda crazy, but at the same time, I felt a weird sense of peace through it all. Yes, there were some days when I was a little on edge trying to figure things out, but at the same time I felt like God had it all under control. I mean, I felt Him tell me Bolivia and I heard Him tell me hope, so wouldn't it all work out in the end if it was His will? I will be gone for 5 weeks. I'm super excited to be there for so long because I feel like I will be able to make lasting relationships with the people and really become immersed in the Bolivian culture. Many people are wondering what I will be doing while I am there, and honestly I'm not completely sure! What I do know is that I will be helping out with the social programs, meaning I will be working with the orphanages and the children's programs in the hospital. Although I will be volunteering at the medical clinic, I won't really have the opportunity to shadow doctors and nurses...sadly that is only for students in graduate school. But at the same time, I will be serving in the hospital and will get to observe the dynamics of a medical clinic in a third world country. I'm actually really okay with the fact that I won't be doing too much medical stuff because I know there will be plenty of opportunities for me to do that in the near future. Right now I feel like I just need to serve and help wherever needed. So yes, that is what my summer will consist of. Honestly all of this hasn't really sunk in yet, and I leave in two days! I've never traveled to a foreign country alone before and I can barely speak Spanish, but somehow I know it will all be okay. Call me crazy, but honestly I think God is just teaching me to trust Him completely. I would love if you could keep me in your prayers while I am away. Pray that I would be able to help where needed and that I would be able to show the orphans God's love. Also please pray for safety and continued peace! I will try to update this blog at least once a week, so check back often! Also be sure to subscribe (just put your email in the box at the bottom of this post) that way you will receive an email when I update the blog! Thanks again for your prayers and support!
4 Comments
Trevor King
5/20/2016 09:50:53 am
God has a plan for your life. Hear and follow HIS plan. I am proud of and believe in you. I will keep you in prayer.
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Helena Tiedeken
5/20/2016 11:19:37 am
Dear Chantal.
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Margaret Sheller
5/21/2016 02:28:08 pm
Dear Chantal, thanks for sending you link ,what ever you did I can now access it, Much Love Blessings and Intercession for you, Love, Margaret
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Theresa k Coyle
5/26/2016 04:05:15 pm
Dear Chatel,I have been so blessed by reading your blog.Even past trips!!You are such a sweet chanel of Gods love.May God fill you to overflowing😇.i I hope that gift comes very handy.Go Girl Leave a Reply. |
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