I can’t believe my time in Uganda is almost up. Time has flown by, but then again, it feels like I’ve been away from family and friends for much longer than it’s been. Part of me is REALLY excited to go back home, but the other part is heart broken about having to leave this place that has been my home for the past three months. Everything that was said to me about this trip has been true and so much more. I’ve def had my highest highs here, my lowest lows, God has moved and spoken, and my faith has grown tremendously.
In the beginning, I thought going back home would be an obstacle. I thought it would be tough for me to leave my team, to put into practice the things I learned here, and to really explain to people the things God did. I realized the other day, going home is the next step for me, it’s where the growth in me continues. While I am super sad about leaving my team and the people I met here, I have to go back home to tell people of the things God has taught me. I have to share new things I’ve learned here, and put into action the change God has done in me. Staying here would be easy. It’s easy to live in change when the people around you know the change and continue pushing you to be better. The real challenge comes in when you have to show others, to actually live out what God has taught you and changed within you.
When I think about home, I get excited because I know fully I am not the same girl that left on Sep 2nd. I am new in Christ and there are things I have learned here that he has told me to take to those back home and teach them. He has made me bolder and made me aware that I have spiritual authority within me.
He still has things to teach me, and He will do so within these next two and half weeks and as I make the transition home. I can’t wait for home, but I also can’t wait to see what God has in store for us these next few weeks; I have a feeling it’s going to be big. So friends and family, I’ll see you all soon…20 days to be exact. Prepare yourself for the new Jessica. Like I said earlier, she’s not the same girl, but it’s something to be excited about.
