That's right! Lord willing, I will be headed back to Ghana the first week of September. But it's going to be a little different this time...
Different? Cause I've been there before, I know how to prepare, and I know what to expect? Nope. Different, because this time I'm going with a chronic illness called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). The list of symptoms is far too long to put here, but basically, it affects my entire body. My autonomic nervous system doesn't work properly, so my blood pressure, heart rate, and internal temperature don't regulate normally. Some of the things you're supposed to avoid with POTS are excessive heat and bending down (Among several other things). Doesn't sound too hard, right? Well, Jehovah is calling me to go to Africa, in the excessive heat, to take care of the fatherless, which requires a lot of bending down. Some people might think it's foolish to go to a third world country when I'm so sick, but the joy of the Lord is my strength, and I'm not saying no to His calling! It's probably going to be the most difficult experience of my life thus far, with lots of challenges and struggles. But His grace is sufficient, and I can't wait to be back in Ghana loving on those precious children. :)
We don't have dates finalized yet, but it will most likely be the first week of September til early-mid December. That's right, three whole months of caring for orphans. =D Lord willing, there will be three other ladies going with me. Please be praying for us as we prepare for this trip, make plans, and raise the funds.
I will be setting up an account through Parkway Baptist Church, so please let me know if you're interested in making a donation. Your contributions are much needed and greatly appreciated! I won't be able to go without the support of my fiends and family, so please consider being apart of this journey!
Thanks so much for your prayers and support!
-Rebekah
