A few weeks ago we took our missionary daughter back to the YWAM base she is going to be serving at for this next season of her life...
We had six weeks with her before she left...
six wonderful, precious weeks... six weeks for her to connect with each one of us in a special way...
I told her the night before she left...
that I felt I was going to have a void in my heart when she left...
an empty place...
We drove the 3 hour drive ... hubby, myself, missionary daughter... with 3 silly sisters in tow.
It was a long drive... rain was in the forcast... but be had a beautiful day to travel.
We helped her set up her room... as much as we could...
it went from this: 
to this: 
We went into town to get a few things to complete the room. Finished hanging pictures and curtains. Putting away things...
We went into town to get a few things to complete the room. Finished hanging pictures and curtains. Putting away things...
We left around 9:00 that night - in the dark ... in the rain.. that was forcasted...
The three silly sisters settled in and fell asleep... We were all exhausted when we left...
It was a long day... but a good day...
Over the next few days... I pondered...
...about how blessed I am to be her mom
...about how much she has grown in the last year
... about all He has in store for her - and I realized...
... that void ...that empty place .... I was scared would run so deep...
seemed to be filling...
...with hopes for her future
... with vision for her
... with dreams, yet to be fulfilled
... with excitement for the new things He would teach her
...with promise, for all the things He would do through her.
Then I saw this on her facebook... The YWAM staff board... second row - right in the middle...
and I was reminded...
that she is right in the middle ...
of her Heavenly Fathers will for her...
right where her precious Savior wants her...
walking in His calling for her...
and my heart was filled...
O sing to the LORD a new song, For He has done wonderful things. Psalm 98:1
So my missionary daughter has started her own blog:
~*Until Completion*~
I treasure that I will be able to read in her own words... her story... as it unfolds
#246 new tire swing
#247 fixed facet in kitchen
#248 diet - sticking to it
#249 lossing weight
#250 finding ways to enjoy more veggies
#251 my kids... so awesome
#252 hubby working so hard
#253 hubby - that look
#254 watching special son swing on tire swing
#255 shopping for skinny jeans for rock stat son
#256 watching tv with the silly sisters
#267 older children wanting to go so extra services this week
#258 Resurection Eggs
#259 peeps
#260 crafts with girlies
#261 Easter activities
#262 seeing children serve for Easter Hunt
#263 Resurrection Buns
#264 Easter service as family
#265 Spending day together as family
#266 that my family likes to do things a little different
#267 Easter dinner
#268 joy in Him is our strength
#269 His love runs so deep
#270 He continues to work in us... until completion
My middle daughter feels called to missions, too. Her heart for India scares me yet makes me smile knowing that she will be right in the center of God's will. Although she is young, she is determined. And I thank God for bring her to this point, knowing He will carry me through her leaving. Thanks for sharing. Going to check out your missionary daughter's site now :)
ReplyDeleteNo greater joy can a mother know than her child knows the Lord. god is using the fruits of His 'vin'e to reach the world.
ReplyDeleteaw... mom, you make me cry! But in a good way ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm so blessed to have you as my mom, and today, while talking to a friend here on staff, I realized, even more, how much you and dad have poured into me and made me who I am today. You guys did so much of the "groundwork" that made it possible for me to be where I'm at, not only physically, but spiritually (especially) as well.
Love you! <3 :)
Amy -
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Brittaney was called at the age of 12 to mission. She went to Inda at 15 and lived with some dear friends of ours who were serving over there, for 10 months. As a Mom it is hard saying goodbye for periods of time, but it is so rewarding to she them walk in what God has called them to do. I will be praying for you and your daughter- they are such a blessing~
Kathey