It is all becoming REALITY!

Well, camp is officially over for both me and Holly. Holly got into Birmingham around noon today and leaves for Tampa (her home) tomorrow morning. It has been nice for us to spend the day together debriefing camp, and making plans for the next year of our lives. AAHH! Yes, the reality has finally set in. The "goodbyes" have started, tears come and go, but the excitement and anticipation only increases as we get closer to our departure date!

Holly and I will both be home in Florida for a few weeks before we leave. I will make the long drive to Orlando on Saturday with my dad, who is coming to help me move. The boxes and tubs are already taking over my apartment. I don't think dad knows what he is getting into! woops! I am excited about spending some time with my family and friends before this big transition. I am looking forward to a trip to the beach and some of Nanny's cooking! My extended family is coming in town for my commissioning service on August 16th at my home church, College Park Baptist. This will be a special time for all of us.

The big day has finally been set for August 20th. Holly and I will both fly out of Orlando, make stops in New York and Brussels, and then arrive in Monrovia, Liberia on August 21st around 5:00pm. Whew! Can't wait!

25 DAYS!! 

Can't Sleep

It is 2:00am. Why am I not asleep? I am lying in my bed, trying to take my mind off of everything I have to do in the next few weeks... doctors appointments, packing, saying goodbyes, etc. It is an overwhelming mix of emotions.

I just got back from camp late Sunday evening. Once again I was reminded that God works in mysterious ways... ways that I cannot even begin to understand. I left Crossville, TN with a support system that is beyond words. People that I have known for years, and people I had just met, were all so encouraging. I have realized over the last few months that asking for help is not always easy. I was amazed at the response I got when I finally said the words "I cannot do this alone. I need your help." People were stopping me left and right, wanting to know what they could do to support me. Since I got back I have received many emails and facebook messages from people that want to be involved in my journey. Jesus makes it very clear that we are to be fully dependent on God, and work interdependently with one another. I am learning this in an incredible way. 

Many of you are asking how you can help. To be honest, right now Holly and I are both in the middle of raising support. With the economy the way it is, it is hard to ask for money or to even think that people have the resources to give. I still don't know where all of the money is going to come from, but I am faithful. 

I would like to ask you all to please pray for Holly and I as we prepare for this 10 month journey together. Pray that we will be open to all that God has in store for us. Pray that the financial resources will be there, and that we will have all the materials needed to fulfill this position.

If you would like to help me or Holly by giving a financial contribution to our ministry, please see the below information:

 Please have contributions sent to:
 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
 ATTN: Becky Buice Green
2930 Flowers Road S
Suite 133
Atlanta, GA  30341
 
The project number 87602 needs to be ON the check – with a note attached that says Ann Elizabeth McInvale.   

Thank you to each one of you who are already supporting me! Words cannot describe how grateful I am. You are a blessing in my life!