To say the least there have been powerful things happening as I prepare to head off to Uganda. As the day approaches, approximately 15 days, God is working throughout me.
To being, I knew one thing I must have before entering into Uganda was a Yellow Fever shot. As I began to find out where and how to get it, I knew that it was going to have to cost me. I had no idea what the price might be. Just days before I was going to receive the shot an unexpected check came into the mail for a very odd amount. It ended up that this check was just dollars aways from the exact amount that the shot was going to cost me! Tears of Joy came for I knew the Lord was working. About a week after that I also realized I must purchase Malaria pills, people helping me get things together just let me know to buy on month worth in the States because they are much cheaper in Africa. Once again I did not know how much these were going to cost me. As I went to get rung up for the month of pills I handed the clerk my insurance card,while crossing my fingers, although insrance companies do not cover for things like this. She had said to me " You cannot pay anything less than nothing". I was in shock. My doctors back home had the insurance information already and it was covered! I had later written my friends in Uganda to tell them that, they told me they had never herd of that happening! Tears of Joy kept falling.
As the date was approaching I really looked into my itinerary. I remembered that I would be staying a night in Ethiopia, as a layover. This now became more of a reality. Mind you I am already flying over there by my self. I was a little worried. A friend of mine,Sarah Ray,that helped me out with getting to Uganda, had told me there was ministry in Ethiopia that I could connect with. So I emailed her in hopes to get a plan for my night there. The very next day my travel agent called and told me that my flight was changed and I would not be staying the night and I would be leaving a day earlier! What a blessing.
That very night Sarah Ray called and had promptly asked me if it would be ok if she roomed with me my first week in Uganda! Laughing we agreed it would be a perfect plan. I just recently found out she would even be there for a part of when I would be there. So I could truly not stop laughing after getting that great news! What comfort He brings to those who need it!
Then to really top things off I had been planing on bringing 3, 100 dollar bills as my cash while I am there. The exchange rate is better with bigger bills.This was one of the last large things to get before leaving. I had not let anyone know this. Then it was gifted to me in the exact form and all. Many Tears of Joy came flowing out, as if He were right there letting me know not to worry about such little things as money. The least of my worries now is money. When before it was consuming all my thoughts.
He really will make things happen if it is what He is wanting to do in your life. Let Him be in control!!