1 Day 14 Hours and a whole lot of packing to go! I'm so super stoked to get on my way to Ecuador. It has been an incredibly blessed time being back in NY for the past few weeks, but I've never felt so ready to do something. As the moment is drawing nearer it has been a bit sad saying goodbye to friends and family for such a long time. However God is comforting me with the reminder that, even if I don't see some of these people again this side of heaven, we will have an eternity to rejoice in awe of Christ together. How exciting!
My itinerary has me leaving out of Albany, NY at 8:05 AM. I have connections in Charlotte and Miami and then the last leg takes me from Miami straight to the City of Eternal Spring (Quito). I should be arriving there around 6:30 PM and then I'll spend the night at Reach Beyond's headquarters in the city. Hopefully at that point I'll be able to post something quick to let everyone know I have arrived safe.
If you're in the business of praying, please remember me for a few things. Firstly, please pray that the Lord would protect me as I travel, and that there would be no complications with flights or customs. Secondly, please pray that after I arrive I would gain a knack for the language quickly. If you know me at all, you know I love to build relationships and I love to talk. It'll be a challenge to be limited in this ability =). Finally, pray for peace for me and the loved ones I'm leaving behind. I know this is where God is leading me, but I also will miss the loved ones in my life.
That's all for now. If I survive the packing, I'll be in Ecuador soon! Thanks for each and everyone one of your support. God bless!
In His Name,
Sam Hodges
Sam, I'm so glad we got to see you before you left. I wish we had taken time to pray together but my mind was elsewhere I guess. So I pray now that God would give His angels charge over you to guard you in all your coming and going. I ask that He would send His angels ahead of you to protect you and clear the airways and roads. I believe that you will fulfill your God-given destiny and return safely. Love you, Aunt Cindy
ReplyDeleteThanks so much aunt Cindy. It was great seeing you! The prayers are felt and appreciated =)
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