Airport Anticipation

This morning with the full moon still out and shining beautifully I drove to the airport. My heart began to grow excited and my spirit lightened as I thought of how in just a few short months my parents will be driving to me to the airport instead of me taking them to the airport....

The airport has always been a place of emotions for me. Ever since I was a kid I loved going on the plane but one of my favorite parts was being in the airport. I have come to the conclusion that some of the best people watching happens in an airport. You get to watch as people say goodbye and hug their loved ones. Wishing them the best. This is good but I prefer the homecomings more. The excitement as people wait with signs and baloons and flowers. Or even try to keep busy the little ones who just cannot contain themselves as they wait for mommy or daddy or papa to come around the corner. Then the person is welcoming with big hugs, tears, joy and happiness.

I remember one time I was picking up my parents and it was late( close to midnight) and there was tons of people waiting but I chose to occupy myself by playing peekaboo with a footie - pajamad little boy... probably only two and obviously SO tired. All of the sudden when I was playing peekaboo I knew he was no longer looking at me but over my shoulder as his eyes lit up and he ran as fast as he could... I watched as he weaved through the mass of people to jump up and yell PAPA! An elderly man I can only assume was his grampa had the largest grin on his face as he swooped up his sweet little boy. See now that is why I like the airport.

I just finished reading the Shack not too long ago and this story of the little boy in his pajamas came alive in a new way as I began to make a connection. In The Shack, God is often referred to as Papa. So I think in a lot of ways that little boy in his pajamas is me. I am tired, easily distracted but there is not a moment that I don't forget that I will get to jump into my Papa's arms. So more than my anticipation for the airport... I anticipate a homecoming like no other where I get to jump into my Papa's arms!

New development in the life of Megan

So I went to go to work today and oops I actually work tomorrow night. Well good thing cause I was actually able to talk to my boss about getting more hours. You see the manager who hired me back on at GAP actually quit before I started so he promised me 30 hours and I have only been getting about 15. Well so I thought I would see what is up and surprise he lied. So basically my boss told me I should try to find another job if I want more hours. So I am on the lookout for a new job so if any of you all know of a job let me know! : )

Also I have decided to no longer be an intern at the bakery. Reason being that I am just feeling really overwhelmed with everything I have going as I prepare for Africa and I am just exhausted! I don't want to leave for a missions trip already worn out. Not a good idea. Anywho... So I also don't agree with how it is being run. You see the bossman has fired a couple people because us unpaid interns are doing their jobs. Something is not right here... SO I am standing up for integrity!

As I look at the jumble that has all the sudden become my life. I am remaining confident that God is in this somehow and although I am unsure of alot right now. I am confident and at peace with my trip to Africa.

overwhelmed...

As I woke up today I was hit with a wave of being overwhelmed... what should I do today? I know what I could do but is that really what I want to do or will do today. When it comes to my trip there is always something I could do. I could email my team members and continue tobuild those relationships. I could work on thank you notes. I could finish up my prayer magnets. I could be sending out an update letter to my supporters. I could be thinking and writing down what I need to get before I go....

All of these things although enjoyable and productive... they are taking me away from the big picture I realized.

Yes they will all need to get done and need to be done but as Rick McKinley said this last Sunday at church. Those things are just "pixie dust" I need to be focusing more on truely knowing God.

Anywho... more later. Got to go have coffee with my mama! : )

My Team

So I have been able to meet most of my team members online through email or facebook. So some I know better than others...

Linda McFarlane is 19 and from Alaska. She is a nursing major.

Alex Reno is from Alaska as well. He is the worship leader at his church. Works at a Music shop and gives guitar lessons.

Leah Rose is 21 and from Kansas.

ErinTomchik is the baby of the group at 17( will turn 18 in Africa) and fromm Texas. She is graduating early to go on the trip. She graduates 4 days before we head out! Crazy!

Meagan Varner is 18 and from South Carolina. She was originally going on an FYM(9 month) trip to England but God brought her to us. She is excited for Swaziland!

Alexandria Williams is 21 and from California. She rededicated her life this last summer.

Danielle Williams is 19 and from Georgia. I have been able to email back and forth and have really been encouraged by her spirit.

Tiffany Wymer is 20 and from Tenessee

The following three just got added to the team today so I don't know anything beyond their names.
Daniel Martinez
Brianna Swihart
Lillian Cassidy
Amanda Hindes


Already I feel so connected to this group of people. We are going to be like family before this is all over I am sure! : )

My First Blog

It is just over three months until I leave for Africa and I am beginning to realize how real this is. I am going to AFRICA! I am so stoked! God has already begun to stretch and challenge me. I have already been humbled multiple times. He is teaching me that I can do nothing without Him and needs to truely trust Him in everything. Easier said than done.