Final Days

We have been working through our debrief material. Colin leaves tonight. I am figuring out arrangements to get to the airport in Tel Aviv by 5am Sunday morning. Each minute brings us closer to the time that we have to leave this holy place and transition back to our lives in Canada. It is amazing how much we have done, seen, and heard in the last five and a half weeks, and it is crazy how fast the time has flown.
How can you pray for us as our time here comes to an end? I'm glad you asked:

1. That we would finish our time here well. That we would take to heart all that we have learned and heard in order that we may be able to share with others when we return home. Also that God would not let us remember anything that we do not need to, any frustration or negative thing that would hinder our growth.

2. That our team would be able to say goodbye well. Living with these people has been a great blessing, but it has also been a lesson in patience and grace. Pray that we would be able to let each other know how much we appreciated each other and that we would feel blessed by the time we spent together.

3. Pray that God would work in our hearts and make the transition home a smooth one. He has blessed us in the transition from Nazareth to Bethlehem, but just the thought of leaving this country and these people makes my heart ache and my stomach churn. Leaving behind new friends, relationships and those who have spoken into and impacted our lives will be heartbreaking, but I have faith that God can soften the blow and bless us as we fly away from here and return to Canada, some of us sooner than others.

I cannot express enough thankfulness for those who have beening reading my blog and praying for us in this time. This trip would not have been possible without God's provision, blessing, and your support. Thank-you for journeying with us, and I look forward to seeing you in person soon!
Blessings,
Carly