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| Medical Clinic: Lamentin, Haiti August 2011 |
I have decided to find adventure in creating something new. I am a nurse, a wife, and a friend who is torn between two countries. I am a relatively new believer who handed over my reigns about 2 years ago to a God who does amazing things - a God I never knew before. Since committing my life to Christ my journey has been all over the map...literally. Two weeks ago I boarded a plane for my sixth trip to Port au Prince, Haiti, where God has shown me how to love the unlovable, see indescribable pain with my hands tied, and have nothing to cling to except for Him. My outlook on life has done a 180 degree turn. Things that made sense two years ago, now seem trivial and empty. My eyes and ears are different now and I'm sensitive to things that use to seem acceptable. My idea of success no longer rests on the expectations of climbing the social and economic ladder, rather I find joy
in my freedom from the American dream .
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4. (ESV)
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| Daniel & I at Lillavois Orphanage |
Driving to work a few months ago a phrase came into my head while sitting at the intersection of 20th Avenue & West End..."Wearing the Word". Huh? Where was this coming from? I pondered all day on why I had this phrase in my head and what I was suppose to do with it. For several weeks I had been contemplating a way to use my creativity and create a source of revenue that would allow me to be at home but still help provide for our basic needs. I threw around many thoughts...Could this really work?...My audience will be small...I'm a nurse, not an entrepreneur...In our gospel-ashamed world, will I find anyone who actually wants to 'Wear the Word'?
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)
I continue to ask myself many questions that I just don't know the answer to. In the world's eye my audience may not be large, my revenue may be small, and my impact may not be significant. All I know is that I have a vision to share my love for the Word, continue to learn from it and saturate my life with it. I pray that each item worn helps create a love for scripture that was breathed out by God. The online store should be up and running soon & I will start with a few items I have created in hopes of spreading the vision of Christ across our community. I look forward to walking through my journey on this blog with each reader & have a place to discuss the Word of God in depth. I pray that our country clings to Christ during these tough times, for He is the only place we will find truth & refuge. Hope you'll join me in
Wearing the Word.
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| Our Baptism: Carrefour, Haiti May 29, 2011. Notice the beach of pure conch shells. |
