As I heard about the trip, I had a strong passion to go. I prayed. I prayed some more. I felt a strong desire to go and it would not fade or go away. So, I agreed to go on the trip, knowing that funding $3,000 was going to be rough. The funding started out and it was not going very well. I prayed. I prayed for a miracle, for the money to come into my lap, for more hours at work to supply some funding. Unfortunately, the hours at work were not increasing. I was still not getting support. I thought that I was not going to be able to go. Then it happened. I remember it all so clearly. I came home from work and my mom said," Ally sit down". She began to share with my that my dad's former employer had sent them a letter in the mail that Monday afternoon. We read the letter to me. To our surprise, the miracle had come. God was looking out for me. Inclosed with the letter was a check for over the amount I needed to go to Cambodia and be funded. I remember hugging my mom tightly as she said," THIS is the MIRACLE we have been praying for Ally." The check was for 6 years of my dad's company over charging us for dental care insurance. How often does that happen? It was truly a miracle and by the grace of God.
Through my miracle, God has confirmed that the passion and strong desire to go to Cambodia is something that HE wants for me too! So... in 24 days I fly away. I fly to a new land. I new home for 2 weeks. A place where I can learn, embrace others, crying, be blessed, become attached to girls at the Rapha House and so much more. My joy is overwhelming and I am ready to put my 1st stamp in my passport and serve in a culture far different from my own.
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