Well, the time has come. The day that I've been anticipating for years. I have prayed that in God's perfect timing He would move me to this place. He's had a lot to do to prepare me for this mission He's called me to. There are lessons I've needed to learn and healing that needed to come. He's been patiently waiting until I was ready and willing. Over the last several weeks there have been a lot of things happening- paperwork, packing, moving, repacking, etc. Now that's done. My suitcases are packed (to their limit I might add). My work visa is set. I'm checked in with the airline. Today I leave for St. Louis and tomorrow morning (very early) I will get on a plane headed for the Dominican Republic. I've had a lot of emotions the last couple of weeks- excitement being the biggest mixed at times with sadness of having to say goodbye (for now) to friends and family. But, I know that our paths will cross again, even if not on this earth. That gives me hope. God has given me such peace. Of course I am nervous. There are a lot of uncertainties. But, I am not fearful. I know my God is going with me. And I have an incredible support team in the states, too. People that are praying me through the transition. There are many things I regret in my life, but God is above all that. He has seen fit to use me to reach this group of students at Santiago Christian School. What a privilege. There is no better place to be than walking in the safety of God's will, depending on Him to be my everything.
My plan is to post updates here as frequently as possible when I'm in the Dominican Republic, so you can share in my journey.
My mailing address is the following (for letters only please since I have to pay to receive packages):
Sarah Tucker
BM#02-30555
8400 NW 25 street, Suite 100
Doral, FL 33198-1522
The words of this song have been very encouraging to me and I want to share them with you...
Bethel Music: You Make Me Brave
I stand before You now
The greatness of Your renown
I have heard of the majesty and wonder of You
King of Heaven in humility, I bow
As Your love
In wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You've made a way
For all to enter in
I have heard You call my name
I have heard the song of love that You sing
So, I will let You draw me beyond the shore
Into Your grace, Your grace
You make me brave
You make me brave
You called me beyond the shore
Into the waves
You make me brave
You make me brave
No fear can hinder now
The love that made a way
You make me brave
You make me brave
No fear can hinder now
The promises You've made
As Your love
In wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You've made a way
For all to enter in
