How do you pack your whole life into 2 suitcases?

I cant believe it, I am leaving in 2 weeks for Ethiopia. This month has been really tough emotionally for me. I had a Garage Sale two weekends ago and sold everything I owned. It was the toughest thing I had to do. I watched people walk away with things I worked so hard for. Gods has taught me so much how WE as  people put so much of our faith into our belongings. Our home and our things are our comfort zones. Even though I came home a cried, it was also very freeing. Giving up everything for the kids of Ethiopia is so worth it. If Christ can give is whole life up for me, I can do it for the street kids.

Today I am trying to figure out how I am going to pack my whole life into two suitcase. It's impossible!! I am already at 3 and have so much more. I am so very excited to be in Ethiopia and see everyone again. I cant wait for the new friendships that will be made. I cant wait to see what God has in store. I am trying really hard to go on this trip with no expectation because in these kinds of trips things always change! :)

It is real... I AM MOVING TO ETHIOPIA

Wow, today it has become real. I am moving to Ethiopia!!! I think I feeling hundreds of emotions right now! This weekend I selling all of my things in  a garage sale. I think this has been one the hardest things I have done. I never realized how much faith and trust I put into my belonging. Why is so hard to let go of something so simple as a couch, table or even dishes. I remember something I said to Ephrem while I was in Ethiopia. I told him that I would sell everything I have to be with these kids. As I keep boxing and emptying things I think about those kids. How they have nothing. Through all of this God is asking me, I gave my son, he gave his whole life for you, can you give your whole life for me? This makes me think of how much I love my God. I would do anything to serve him. I want to serve him til I have nothing else to give. God is showing me so much about faith and trust. When we have everything we need, we just don't put as much faith and trust into God. When we have nothing we seem to search for him more. God is teaching me everyday to remember its not about me but about him and his plan. I think in all my business, preparing to leave, I forget who I am doing this for. I hope and pray that I glorify God through all of this. I give him all the glory for what is happening in my life.