I always knew I would learn a lot of things on this trip. I said I was open to whatever God had planned for me, willing to follow where He led and live in the moment with Him. Today was no exception, but it was a hard pill to swallow.
So, there I was, bags all packed, house clean, ready to go (thanks to my mother), and just about to go to the airport when I got a call: JFK is closed. No flights in or out.
So then I'm like, that's ok, our flight to Ghana isn't till 9pm, we can get there by then. Nope. Thruway is closed and delayed/cancelled flights from yesterday and earlier today take precedence.
Ok, so we'll leave tomorrow, no big deal...nope. No flight to Ghana until Monday. That means no orphanage until Wednesday.
My stomach dropped, I could feel my eyes welling up. My family was awesome. My dad even offered to drive us to NYC. Paula was amazing, dealing with the people from Delta and keeping me in the loop. Sadness was threatening to overwhelm me...it's so unfair, so upsetting.
But then I thought about my own mission: to be open to what God has planned for me. Do I trust Him, or is it all talk? I trust Him. I am open to Him, and I cannot lose sight of that on the first day! My amazing travel partner has said from the beginning: We are in God's hands. And we are...all of us.
So, I brushed off the sadness and had a joyful and delicious dinner with my family.
Whatever comes my way, whatever curveballs I get tossed, my faith is in the Lord.
Jesus, I trust in you...lesson learned!!!
