The combination of turning 29
last week, getting ready to say goodbye to 2010 and to a ministry that I’ve
been with for four years is doing a number on me. I’ve been evaluating not only
the last year but the last four years (well, the last 10 years).
I’ve been asked if I have any
regrets from the last few years? Nope. Sure there are small things that I would
have changed, but they were all things about me (my attitude, reactions, etc to
situations). I wouldn’t change my time with YWAM or with AIM they were both
wonderful.
As I’m looking back it forces me
to look ahead. I have to not only decide what I want 2011 to look like, but
what do I want my life to look like? What do I want to accomplish before I turn 30?
I don’t have all the answers yet.
I’m not sure I ever will.
At the moment my hope is to spend
some time in Thailand in 2011 (and possibly Africa as well). I don’t have exact
details of when or how long yet. The idea is that I want to visit some
missionaries and see the ministries that they have started. My hope is that
I’ll have a bit more of an idea of where I want to be and what I want to do. I
would Love it if I can find a place where all of my gifts can be used and I can
be doing something that I’m passionate about.
Just like every other trip I’ve
taken I’m going to need your help in order to go overseas again.
First I need prayer – that the
right doors would open and the doors that aren’t for me to go through right now
would close, wisdom in making decisions, my roommate and I need someone to move
into our apartment next month (we only budgeted to pay a quarter of rent and
utilities, we can’t afford to pay half each any longer).
I am also going to need financial
support. Without having all the details figured out yet I
don’t know exactly how much I’ll need. AIM is allowing me to continue to raise
support through them until I have things figured out long-term. The last few
years I’ve been able to save up some money that I’ll be able to live off of for
a while, I’d rather not have to dip into it to cover the cost of going back on
the field. Will you consider giving me a Birthday or Christmas gift in the form
of a donation to my support account?
I’ll be heading to Seattle to
spend Christmas with my mom and step-dad. Then I’ll come back to Georgia to
make sure the girl who’s taking my position at AIM is good to go. I plan on
continuing to live in Georgia as I have such a great community here.
As I continue to figure out the
details of what’s next I’ll make sure to keep you all in the loop.
Love you and praying for you in the next season!! Thanks for all your hard work and service for the WR over the years! Excited for where God may have you go next!! Have a wonderful holiday with your family!!!
girl….you’re such a rockstar!
I hope you will come visit me while you are on the west coast 🙂
you’re an inspiration, casey.
Casey – I love you so much and I KNOW that God is going to do amazing things with and thru you. I am thrilled that you will continue living in Georgia. Have a wonderful Holiday season and I will see you next year. Please give Ms. Patty a big old Georgia hug for me.
Praying for you chickie!!
Casey I wish you the best as you follow God’s footsteps in your life. I have no doubt that He will lead you to the right place of service. Praying for you and believing for your continued support.
Merry Christmas!! Thanks for keeping us updated on your plans. Looking forward to seeing what God has next for you! xoxo