"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and
needy." ~Prov. 31:8 & 9
Papi Tan Maravilloso,
I cannot pretend to say that I fully understand Your
ways. I only know, from experience, that
Your ways are best. I officially
received my welcome and acceptance into the Blantyre Adventist Hospital
team/staff, where I will be working as an RN in Malawi for at least 1 year (I
have up to 3)! I am both excited and thoughtful,
as this will bring with it both new experiences and responsibilities.
There are times when I feel inadequate. I am barely
graduating nursing school! Will I be able to recall everything I've learned
these past 2 years? What of the new culture and the different standards of care
(i.e. different equipment, protocol, etc.)? How will I get along/mesh with the
experienced Malawian nurses, physicians, and other medical personnel? What of
my family (my younger sister's especially)?
I have yet to tell my dad and sisters of my job opportunity. How am I to pay the airfare, food, lodging,
etc. when I'm already struggling financially???
Lord, it is during times of uncertainty that I turn to You
and Your promises in Your Word! I
remember that You say, "Go...” (Matt. 28:19). You don't say, "Go, when all is well and
you are financially stable/comfortable."
I must trust that if You're providing an open door, You’ll provide all
that I need and more!
I remember ALL the testimonies while studying here at Loma
Linda University School of Nursing; my personal testimony on my journey here…
How manna daily came from Heaven (rent, food, books, grades, etc). The double
rainbow... You double blessed my way.
You proved Yourself true to everyone... including me.
Plans change. I came to Loma Linda, 2 years ago, with the
intentions of becoming a mission nurse… I just never, in my wildest dreams,
now!!! I thought I’d complete the
accelerated undergraduate portion, move immediately into graduate studies for
the pediatric nurse practitioner program, graduate, marry, practice in the US
for a year and then leave for the mission field. However, Your will is always best. I am very familiar with Proverbs 3:5 & 6,
which admonishes me to “trust in the Lord with all [my] heart and lean not on [my]
own understanding”. When I completely
surrender my will, it is then that you are able to may my path straight.
Papi, thank you for the lesson! I am excited to see what’s next. As I mentioned earlier, I’m trusting You and
following Your lead.
Buenas noches,
Tu hijita,
Joya
