A culture of pleasing.

In this world.

this culture has produced.

those who please. 

those who fly under the radar. 

don't make a fuss. 

choose to let things go, because in essence, 

why make a big deal of something that wont matter next week? 

But its those defining moments in life,

where those pleasers

{ need to stand up }

for their hearts,

their beliefs,

convictions,

values,

thoughts,

they need to stand up for themselves.

When God has given firm confirmation.

about a direction,

a choice,

a prayer. 

pleasers need to stand up. 

and be firm in Gods words that have penetrated their hearts. 

the answers that are pure & trustworthy. 

because that is who God is. 

His character is not flawed. 

Pleasers thoughts, words and desires matter. 

And not everyone will agree with it,

in fact most people wont.

but who are we living for? 

them or God?

learning to be bold in truth. 

takes time,

takes courage,

takes diligence in listening to the whispers,

of Abba Father. 

Because in that moment, 

that quiet,

love pursuit moment,

those ones of intentional romancing, 

the way He knows will strike that deep cord in our heart. 

His knowledge of our desires and intense brokenness. 

Those perfect and personal moments,

are what produce growth, refinement, healing.

along with B O L D N E S S . 

boldness in Jesus name,

to stand upon His promise. 

His words. 

His truth. 

> Stay steadfast my soul, Take courage my heart <

             >> He is in the W A I T I N G <<

When the waiting is over, 

after prayer, trustworthy conversations and true confirmation. 

take courage. 

and stand for what He has spoken directly to you. 

because His words triumph over all.

We "pleasers" are highly valued. 

not only because we, "go with the flow" most of the time.

but because in those moments when we decided to speak up. 

&& stand firm on His words.

It really means something. 

not just to us.

but to God. 

because we are standing up for Him.

choosing to believe in Him. 

confessing His presence in our lives.

That He is leading us. 

our hearts are bowed before Him. 

vulnerable. 

willing & desiring. 

To walk in His will. 

We radiate the light that He has placed in us. 

We flavor the dullness of the dead hearts around us. 

He uses US to magnify His presence in this broken world. 

So, this culture of pleasing may not be where you find yourself, 

but if you do. 

know that God is near, 

eager to shower you with his love through desired, perfect timing conversation. 

That He is oh so trustworthy. 

and He is over all you find yourself surrounded by. 

Open your hearts to those moments.

and stand firm that those still small words. 

are from Him. 

believe it. 

with all your heart. 

He is speaking. 

find the opportunities to open your heart. 

and stand up for what He has placed in them in this season.

the decisions He has placed before you.

that fork in the road. 

Take with courage, the one He is telling you to go down,

even though everyone else is overwhelmingly screaming at you,

to take the road with their foggy opinions. 

Pleasers. 

I am grateful to be one. 

But am eagerly growing into being a pleaser of God.

&& not of this world. 

Pleasers.

I am grateful to be one.

because I find refinement of my faith, 

when I learn to please & choose Him.

I know He will never let me down or forsake me. 

Pleasers.

I am grateful to be one.

because God is using me to glorify Him. 

in those quiet moments.

I am being shown my heart.

dirty & ugly. 

yet He continues to pursue & desire me. 

Pleasers.

I am grateful to be one. 

Right isn't always easy.

It's those decisions that creep up on you. 

The good person vs the bad person on your shoulder.

The thoughts that flood your mind every second. 

The battle that goes on in your head.

Your heart.

Your soul.

God's Mercy seems to seep into those wounds. 

Always in the perfect moment. 

When you need it most.

To be reminded of why He sent Jesus.

& Holy Spirit. 

His coverings. 

Over our shame.

Our imperfection.

Our struggling desire to do things right. 

(( I am always reminded by those bracelets with those 4 letters...

           W.W.J.D )) maybe we need to be asking ourselves that more often.

                                   What would Jesus do? 

We need our cornerstone. 

Our foundation daily needs to be upon His word. 

His love.

His Forgivness.

His grace. 

Our eyes fixed upon Him. 

Hands reaching out for His.

Being instep with each of His. 

Lord,

Am I in the center of Your will? 

Today I got to speak about my life overseas.

To a class of 2nd graders.

Their minds and hearts so eager. 

Telling them about the 2 islands God brought me to. 

The babies I got to help bring into the world.

And how God radically changed my life. 

Asking me to take a step of faith.

In doing something that is beyond my capabilities. 

My desires.

I would never have had the experiences in my heart.

If I didn't say yes that one morning in Haiti.

Singing the familiar words,

"Take me deeper then my feet could ever wander..."

Yeah, midwifery is definitely that for me.

Yet, that has led to so many other roads, doors & responses.

So many challenges I have faced,

Identity stretched.

Faith grown. 

Desires abandoned and rediscovered. 

Surrender of life & expectations.

Plenty of painful disappointments. 

But a beautiful picture of redemption

That my heart has experienced. 

Reading Hosea, 

So fitting for this season I find myself standing in. 

While life is going on all around me.

God asking me to do something that isn't easy.

But is right. 

Just like Hosea was asked to love Gomer, 

Even though her love was not his. 

The reflection of Gods love for us.

Even though our love might not always be given to Him.

He pursues us.

Chases after us.

Desires to make us new. 

&& whole. 

I hear His whisper at night.

Trust me Daughter. 

For what you are doing now may not be easy. 

I know your heart is breaking. 

Because I put that desire in it. 

I will hold steadfast to His promises.

That this struggle. 

This surrender. 

Will be turned into a blessing in the future. 

Again,

I am reminded that God is so much bigger than I will ever be.

That what I want is so miniscul compared to what He wants for me. 

My heart.

My life.

My soul. 

Keep saying yes,

Let that child like faith take over. 

Be rooted in His promises.

Cause He will surprise you when you least expect Him to. 

"God never said the right thing would be the easy thing"

                           

Being a feeler.

There are those who feel what others are feeling. 

And those who don't.

Well I am a feeler. 

And I feel so much of all those around me.

Who I care for.

Emotions being felt. 

Seasons of life. 

Joy and sadness. 

When a mama is in labor.

I decide I need to feel what she is feeling.

I have my very own "labor" 

Some like to call them "sympathy pains" 

I like to say they are just helping me connect.

Because I have never experienced labor.

So this is my own way. 

Sometimes this life I am venturing into is hard.

To be apart of such a vulnerable time.

A joyful time. 

Or a time of confusion and pain. 

Some can disconnect. 

I can not.

Physically, emotionally and mentally. 

My heart is teathered to all my mamas. 

Here in the states.

In the Philippines.

In the world. 

Seeing what so many mamas go through. 

It either causes my heart so much pain.

Or explode with joy. 

It's hard.

It's frustrating at some times.

And many times I find myself asking God why? 

Yelling at Him.

Not understanding His heart. 

But trusting that He has the best for His children. 

His daughters. 

I am thankful that God allows this for me. 

Allowing me to become so intertwined through midwifery.

Into His family. 

This body.

With my mamas.

Their families. 

Their lives. 

What beautiful stories I get to store away in my heart.

Relationships I have for the rest of my life.

Experiences and moments to share. 

Some days I want to cry. 

Some days I want to just sit and scream. 

Some days I want to hold the sweet moms that God entrusts into my care. 

Let them cry. 

And pour prayers over their life.

And the little one they hold in their bellies. 

In the end.

That's all I can do.

Pray.

Trust. 

And find peace in knowing God has His own 

P.E.R.F.E.C.T. L.O.V.E

Covering each mom. 

What comfort that is.

What a { prayer warrior } I have become.

And I would have it no other way. 

Cause in the end.

I can only do so much. 

And God can do IT ALL. 

Humility.

Sitting back. 

Biting your tongue. 

Shutting your mouth.

Biting the bullet. 

Submission. 

Oh submission. 

Why is it so hard sometimes. 

To be under someone

 Because 

We always will be in this life. 

Someone will always one up us. 

Be faster, smarter, stronger, wealthier, more successful. 

Let's face it. 

It sucks. 

Especially when there are things you do know. 

But you just have to bite your tongue. 

Allow those above you to stay above. 

And embrace humility in ways so vulnerable. 

It comes with growth.

And huge amounts of grace.

For others.

And yourself.

To be reminded that God has you in this place for a reason.

This season. 

He wants to use it for your future in some way. 

Which we are always so blind to His moving. 

Until we give up.

Let go.

And surrender our selfish ways.

How beautiful it is to know.

There is grace abounding in ways unimaginable.

God has such perfection in loving His children.

And how refreshing it is to know.

He is pruning and preparing.

And one day.

We each will be placed in a position where submission will only be.

TO HIM.

Which when ya think about it, 

We should be in complete surrender to Him.

Have an eagerness to submit to Him.

Because He only ever has good for us.

Love for us.

Beautiful scenes for us on this journey. 

Rest stops.

Several Storms. 

But always with growth.

Accomplishments. 

And All of it

To be pointed back to Him.

To Him given the glory that He will always deserve. 

That our hearts should crave to give. 

But submission. 

Can be negative.

Full of crappiness and so unfair.

There is an ease of being taken advantage of.

By those whose hearts are not pure.

Life is a selfish one of gain. 

Driven by sin. 

Because satan has come to steal, kill and destroy.

And he is doing it all around us. 

And that is so so so wrong. 

Not how God wants us grow in life. 

Or live life. 

Oh my heart for girls and women who get taken advantage of. 

All because men think they deserve all the submission.

The control over their lives. 

Because we are supposed to submit. 

It's what the Bible says.

Yes, it does and I love how the Message proclaims it. 

22-24 Wives, understand and support your husbands in ways that show your support for Christ. The husband provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church, not by domineering but by cherishing. So just as the church submits to Christ as he exercises such leadership, wives should likewise submit to their husbands.

Oh what a beautiful word.

Cherishing

Yes let's cherish each moment God gives us. 

To learn to submit in the right way. 

Under those who we look up to,

Who love our hearts.

Who God has put in our lives for whatever season we are in.

And whatever He so desires for us to learn from those around us. 

Realign our hearts to be thankful.

That God gives us people to guide us, 

Prophesy over us. 

Speak life and truth to us. 

To soak up all God has for us through those He uses. 

Let's learn to cherish each moment of submission. 

To find the lessons,

Growth, 

Cherish having people cover your heart in love. 

In prayers.

Cherish each other and the influence,

We can have in each others lives.

If we allow God to move through us. 

Use us. 

We will be able to do things we never thought we could. 

Move mountains. 

Overcome all adversity. 

And negativity that has consumed our lives. 

Submission. 

Let's do it the right way. 

Because so much of the world,

Has it all wrong. 

Cherish. 

Let's cherish each other wholeheartedly. 

In Christ's Love

Emily Elizabeth

The Circle. The dwell. The Promise.

This last weekend I got to gather with my sisters in Christ.

Over 9,000. 

Singing praises. 

Being encouraged.

Healing. 

And being pursued in such an intimate way by Christ.

His presence was felt. 

And welcomed.

This season of my life.

I am happy. 

At peace. 

My schedule is full & the demands from others are great.

But my heart is in a place of rest.

Trust.

Patience.

Vulnerability. 

And the community. Oh the community.

So so good. 

Being filled is such a new feeling and one so welcomed. 

This season I am learning to rest in what is put before me. 

To not want more or less. 

But to continue to work towards the desire that God has for my life.

Becoming a midwife. 

A promise He has made with me. 

That if I work hard now, it will happen. 

I am circling His promises. 

One of marriage & family. 

One of community. 

One of working with His daughters who have been rescued from the sex trade. 

My heart will continue to pursue them with steadfast patience. 

It will happen. In His perfect timing. 

Persistence is key in the circling His promises. 

Puting energy into what is important in His sight. 

And surrendering what is not right now. In this very moment. 

Dwelling in His presence. 

Setting time to lay down everything at His feet. 

Coming to Him in times of stress, stretching & blow ups. 

Meeting Him. 

Falling in love with His perfection. 

Grace, Mercy, Gentelness, Plans, Forgivness, Patience, 

Oh and His beautiful creations. 

The sunsets He creates for my heart. 

The blossoms of flowers that fill the fields so bright with color. 

The strength and provisions He shows over birth of a new life. I can go on and on of how He romances me, as I am sure He romances you all in such beautiful ways. 

To Dwell in Hebrew is  > To sit. To remain. To be married. <

Oh let Him pursue you. 

Let Him sit with you as He so desires. To Get a moment to speak to your heart in this busy life. 

I promise you WILL desire to sit longer and longer in His presence.

Remain attached to His vine.

He will produce so much more in you then you could ever imagine

Be married to Him. He is perfect in every way. 

The husband every woman deserves. 

He is right there holding out His hand. 

Yet sometimes we are so blinded by the things of this world to remember that He is

> EVER PRESENT <

Alway whispering exactly what you need to hear. 

There are so many things I want to do right now. 

It's hard to be here and not out in this world.

But I am learning to focus my gaze on what is before me.

Here.

In Texas. 

And to be grateful for all I am doing right now.

The preparations He desires for my heart and hands. 

And to know He continues to give me visions of my future. 

The future He has created me for. 

Oh I could sing praises for hours and hours.

Giving all glory. 

Tears flowing.

Heart pounding. 

Arms wide open. 

Vulnerability. 

Passion. 

My life is one I never imagined. 

Yet I couldn't imagine anything different. 

And I can't wait for what is planned.

Continue to dwell. 

Circle His promises.

Not your problems.

Cause in that He will bring new freedom. 

Healing. Growth. && restoration. 

Fall madly, deeply in love with our Savior. 

You are living life because of Him. 

We are His precious daughters.

Revel in that. Embrace who you are in Him. And run with grace to those sisters around you. 

In Christ's Love

Emily Elizabeth

heaviness.

that hazy fog.
the thick, burdened feeling. 
something weighing on your heart.
your hands. 
your mind. 

you can't pin point it. 
the why's.
the words.
the emotions.

but its there. 
in the distance. 
ahead of you and behind you.
following you like your shadow. 

you plead for clarity.
understanding.
a connection to be made. 
God, what are you trying to tell me?
what is it you want me to see?
why do I feel this way?

Change is something to be embraced.
welcomed. 
yet there is that resistance. 
everything is new. 
relearning. 
running towards humility. 
when all you want is to do is express. 

" He caused the storm to be still, so that the waves of the sea
were hushed. Then they were glad because they were quiet,
So He guided them to their desired haven." Psalm 107:29-30

its that moment. 
breakthrough. 
releasing those ties. 
letting God bring peace. 
cause that is when healing starts to take place
where its going to happen. 

He is always there through ever storm.
by your side in the boat. 
experiencing every wave.
all the turmoil. 
the pelting raindrops. 
fierce winds.
there He is. 
outstretching His arm.
for you to take a grasp of His hand.
saying I trust you. 
wordless. but exchanged through action. 
He wants to go deeper.
draw closer.
reveal more extravagantly.
open your eyes. ears. heart. soul. mind. 
in His perfected ways. 

reminding you it takes time.
there is a process.
but through that process holding onto His hand. 
always directing your eyes to His.
laying down expectations. 
and embracing that still spot.
where He spoke words of affirmation.
to your heart. 

He is a good good Father.
He only wants what is best for His children.
change is good. 
cause He is there.
and it is Heaven desired. 
when you are walking in sync with our Creator. 

stroll through the fog. 
let the wind continue to blow. 
and the rain fall with ease.
because He has a reason for it all. 
for the season.
for the change.
let growth take root. 
embrace it. hold tight. and breath. 
in His love.
grace & mercy. 
grow in His watering. 
continue to be filled. yet continue to pour out around you. 
for He will always sustain. 
in every storm. 

Life.

With every birth I fall further in love with our Creator. 

even more thankful to a woman. 

&& how blessed it is to be side by side through the moans & joy of birth.

Going into a weekend full of so much meaning.

So much sacrifice

A love so pure and evident.

It blows my mind to read the story of Jesus crucifixion.

And how so many people had hard hearts of denial.

As good Friday began.

As Jesus was making the gruesome walk,

Carrying His cross.

Our iniquities. Sins. Shame. Guilt. Mistakes. 

To the place of skulls.

Where His blood flowed after the strike of a spear.

And washed our hearts.

From Crimson to the purest of white. 

As Jesus approached His resurrection. 

I got to witness new life be born. 

Because of Him. 

A sweet new little one let out her first cries. 

As her mama held her tight in her arms. 

Overwhelmed.

And so full of contagious love. 

I wonder if God looks at us like this.

Overwhelmed with who He created us to be. 

Especially when we look to Him.

And sing praises. 

He holds us in His arms when our hearts cry out. 

And he comforts us with His whispers. 

The sheer strength that runs through a woman in that moment.

The instincts that are on auto pilot. 

Her determination. 

Eagerness to meet this new child.

That was knit together in a way that only God could. 

And the moment their eyes meet. 

A beautiful picture of what it will be like when we meet our Father. 

Thank you Savior for your death that gave me life. 

The past that was wiped away.

Never to be my identity.

Saved from what my life could have been

Only to grow into what I am becoming. 

With the identity of Your daughter. 

Thank you for choosing me to be so close to new life. 

Apart of life's first cries.

Surely our griefs He Himself bore, 

And our sorrows He carried; 

Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, 

Smitten of God, and afflicted.  

But He was pierced through for our transgressions, 

He was crushed for our iniquities; 

The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, 

And by His scourging we are healed.  

All of us like sheep have gone astray, 

Each of us has turned to his own way; 

But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all 

To fall on Him.  

He was oppressed and He was afflicted, 

Yet He did not open His mouth; 

Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, 

And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, 

So He did not open His mouth.

Isaiah 53:4-7

                                               

Mercy Girls.

To all the Mercy girls. 

>> Thank you <<
for the love.
memories.
help.
laughs. 
deep talks.
encouragement.
honesty. 
time. 
grace. 
thoughtfulness. 
comfort. 
&& moments.

that you shared with me during my time in Davao. 

Life wouldn't have been the same without you all. 

My beautiful sisters from my class...
words can't express how full of gratitude my heart is for your love. 
for the memories of our karaoke jeepney rides to language school. 
the laughs & encouragement when I chopped off a chickens head. (still haunts me)
your shoulders that gave my head & tears a place to land. 
the hours spent at the clinic together cooling off in the A/C or not in the birth room.
for being by my side through births.
wiping my sweat off : ) 
loving all those precious women wholeheartedly. 
thank you. 
I will never forget this season that we all journeyed through together. 
praying for each step God has planned for you next. 
that our paths will cross soon. 
very soon. 
finish strong. take each moment as something special. 
put your heart into the places God wants it to be poured out. 
teach & continue to learn. 

To the February class. 

praying that you all go into this second year with strength and energy. 

you will need it. 

thank you for helping. 

in everything. 

you girls are amazing & it was so fun to be by your side as you learned. 

what we learned 6 months before you. 

be confident in who God has created you to be. 

as a midwife. 

and a woman.

your skills are ones that will continue to be sharpened.

let God swoon your heart.

&& guide you where He wants you to be as His daughter.

and as a midwife. 

as well I hope to see you all again.

your always welcome to Texas for a meal : ) 

To the June class.
There is so much going in one ear and out the other. 
that is such a good place to be in.
stay humble as you learn the ways of baby catching.
it was so fun to be apart of a few of your very first catches. 
to be by your side & see your child like hearts see the first breaths of new life. 
be strong in what you do know. 
and take in everything that you don't.
always give your entire self into each birth. 
you will be rewarded in the end. 
love those women entirely. 
find your strengths & pursue them.
God gave them specifically to each of you. 
breath in deep when your exhausted & overwhelmed. 
& ALWAYS go to God for refreshment & comfort. 
only He can hold you in His arms of peace. 

This was a season that shaped my life and I am so thankful that

 I got to walk through it with over 30 of my sisters in Christ. 

To get to see a piece of your hearts. 

the passion & compassion that God has put in each of us come to life in the clinic. 

such a special bond we will always have. 

welcoming in new life into this fallen world.

with His love & His hands. 

Enjoy every single moment of happiness. 
learn from the hard struggles that life throws at you.
discover new passions. 
run after old & new goals. 
bring our Father into every moment.


cause He desired it for your heart.
&& wants to share in that with you. 

I am a message away. 
please always feel free to talk or vent to me. 
whenever your stateside give me a call. 

love seeing all the new babies being brought into this world.
with your hands. 

praying for you all.
& mostly that God would prepare your hearts & use you in BIG ways in this world.
with the skills that you are learning. 
You are all Kingdom changers. 
no better time then now to embrace that & living your everyday with that desire to make a difference.
big or small. 
you are. 



In Christ's Love
Emily Elizabeth

Pieces.

I feel like I am all over the place.
moving here.
moving there.
doing this.
doing that.
always finding myself on an airplane with some destination.

but one thing I am thankful for. 
That I have someone who is always constant.
never changing.
Who LOVES me for ME.
because He created me so perfectly in His image.

Father God.
thank you for loving me.
so I can love others. 

for always being where I am.
meeting me in each season. 
moment.
quietness.
craziness.
stress.
you are there & you fill me with calmness.

I am LOVING this song by Amanda Cook. 
displays God's love for us.
describes who He is.
His personality.
heart. 
desires.
actions.

Remember. 
We love because He first loved us. {1 John 4:19}

Pieces. Amanda Cook.

Unreserved, unrestrained

Your love is wild

Your love is wild for me

It isn't shy, it's unashamed

Your love is proud

To be seen with me

You don't give Your heart in pieces

You don't hide Yourself to tease us

Uncontrolled, uncontained

Your love is a fire

Burning bright for me

It's not just a spark

It's not just a flame

Your love is a light

That all the world will see

All the world will see

You don't give Your heart in pieces

You don't hide Yourself to tease us

Your love's not fractured

It's not a troubled mind

It isn't anxious

It's not the restless kind

Your love's not passive

It's never disengaged

It's always present

It hangs on every word we say

Love keeps its promises

It keep its word

It honors what's sacred

'Cause its vows are good

Your love's not broken

It's not insecure

Your love's not selfish

Your love is pure

P.S. updated my blog tabs. check it out on my past adventures. 

Captain.

The day has come.
bags are packed.
heart is racing.
emotions. 
are just there.
yet doesn't feel real. 
change never takes effect.
until a breath is allowed to be taken. 
to refill. 
and realize.
one chapter is over.
a new one has begun.

Trusting God in this next step.
this next open door.

Thank you Davao.
for all you have taught me.
pushed me through. 
and the memories. 

see you again soon Philippines.

In Christ's Love
Emily Elizabeth

please pray for safe travels for Elizabeth and I as we will be taking many airplanes to make it back to the land of cold & snow. For conversations that glorify God. and for peace. & health. 

New Door.

life is full of seasons.
chapters. 
experiences.
memories.
the good days.
the bad days.
and those in between days.








I have had all of that here in Davao. 
life in this city has been a roller coaster. 



tears of joy. sadness. anger. hopelessness. frustration. thankfulness.
and just because sometimes it feels good to cry. 
to let it all out.
everything your heart is feeling.
all that is weighing it down.
even sometimes you have no reason. 
but to just let the tears fall. 

I never would imagine my life at where it is now.
living in the Philippines.
volunteering in a birthing center.
becoming a midwife. 

I never thought I would be apart of the medical field. 
I pass out from needles....
Yet that one day in Haiti. 
That sweet little boy I got to name Isaiah. 
and his beautiful mama.
God used them to put me on the path that I am on. 

I have seen. learned. experienced. 
SO MUCH. 
this last year and a half. 







Our requirements have changed from when we first started.
we now need atleast 10 of our 25 births as a primary midwife to be in the United States.

God has opened a door for me. 
to do this. 
in Texas. 
at a birth center 1.5 hours from my parents. 
to learn home birth. 
finish my assignments.
and complete my requirements.
to finish with my original ending of Spring 2017.

I will be working with some amazing midwives.
one who was in my exact shoes here in the Philippines a few years ago.
another who interned here. 
along with others who share my same passion. 
for empowering mothers.
treating birth as a natural experience. 
and loving families as they grow. 

My heart is full of emotions.
but I am not sure what or how to feel them yet.
I am excited to be back stateside.
but nervous to learn life again there. 
this is all I have known for the last 3 years. 

Life in Haiti.
Life in the Philippines. 

now onto life in Texas. 
never thought I would end up there. 
but I am excited to see what God has planned for me. 







financially I am trusting in Him.
I will be going off of full support.
and I will not have a consistent income due to my apprenticeship.
and being on call 24/7. 
I know He has gotten me this far and He will continue to provide.
can I ask for prayers for the right jobs to open up with flexibility. 

4 shifts left.
2 weeks from today I leave this country. 
February 4th I will be flying to Minnesota for a week to spend with Elizabeth. 
catching up with dear friends.
enjoying the cold winter for the first time in about 3 years. 
Then to Kansas to surprise my niece and nephews at the airport.
who don't know when I am coming back. 
to finally have sister time that my heart so desperately needs. 
and catch up with a community who loves me so well.

I will finally make it to Texas the end of February. 

and start this new season in this chapter. 



Thank you for all who have supported my life overseas.
who have prayed for me.
loved me. 
and encouraged me. 







I only wish you could have experienced all that I have. 
Hope that my words you have read painted somewhat of a picture.
of these last few years that I have lived. 
This world is beautiful.
and I can't wait to explore more of it. 

Would love for prayers these last few weeks. 
for memories to be made to tuck away in my heart.
for laughter. 
safe travels. 
& those moments when I break down.
cause I know it will happen more than one time. 

Oh Lord, I don't know what this next season will be filled of. 

but I trust You.

You have never led me astray. 

and you won't start now. 

my life is Yours.

ever since that night under the stars standing on the rooftop in Haiti. 

Your my guide. 

You have laid out this journey.

just for me. 

And I wouldn't want it any other way. 

thank you for all these experiences you desired for my heart.

for letting me love your sons and daughters.

and giving me a heart for justice. 

this is just the beginning.

and I can't wait to see what You have planned for me.

for these skills.

&& those for my heart to love. 

In Christ's abundant love.
Emily Elizabeth