Short delay

Sorry it has been a while since I have updated. So much has happened since I last visited. I found out from MCCC (the local college here where I hope to enroll for my flight training after I join the military) that in order to be accepted into their program--whether or not they closed--I would need to have my private pilots' license before the Fall semester. So, I contacted my pastor to update him and he recommended that I bring my situation before the Deacon board and see if there would be any way that the church could help me. After unanimous support they decided they would let the congregation know that there is a missionary in training that needs some financial help and see how the Lord provides. To this date, I have received $2250 without any formal announcements being made. It is supposed to appear in the bulletin next week so hopefully people will want to join in on this endeavor. This really is a dream coming true before my eyes and a humbling experience, to be sure.
I started my flight training, as encouraged by the deacons, on May 5th. I have put in 24.8 hours so far and am working on landings right now. After I get those down, I will be able to solo! Exciting, right? :)
Another huge blessing is that the church hired my carpet cleaning company to clean the carpets throughout the church campus which will be a great boost to my income. Because of this, I will be taking the week off from flying with the exception of Wednesday. I am so grateful for the Lord's constant provision. He truly gives us more than we could ever think or imagine.
And, I almost forgot, MCCC made a final decision on the 14th of this month and have made me aware that they will remain open. They were bailed out by the NJ Dept. of Transportation and will be receiving some new airplanes as well. So, as you can imagine, that eases my mind a bit.
I guess that puts us up-to-date. I will try to be faithful about writing every week now that I have updated again. Thanks again for everyone's prayers. Have a Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Missin' You

Tonight, I am confused. Trusting God has become an effort that needs to be recommitted often. I don't know how, but one day I will be fine and the next day will bring its own new challenges to the surface and without even realizing what has happened, I find myself trying to answer all the questions myself and have somehow tried to 'take control.' Really, deep down, I don't want the control. I would just make a HUGE mess out of everything, I know that! But my sin nature always has other ideas. So, here I am, recommited once more. Recommited to the plan God has for me and trying my best to abide in Him and His will for me. Still, I am confused but I think that is okay. Then I am certain He is control and I am not. That brings a smile to my face.

As the thoughts swirled around in my mind tonight, one thought just kept coming back. That thought was that I REALLY love Jesus and cannot wait until the day I am in heaven with Him. I will see Him face to face and worship Him forever! THAT, will be the BEST day of my life!

Here is a song that speaks to my heart often on these contemplative nights:

Missin' You
by Chris Rice
I heard about the day You went away
You said You had to go prepare a place
And even though I’ve never seen Your face
I’m missin’ You
I lie awake tonight and I watch the sky
And I wish it didn’t have to be so high
‘Cause I’m belonging on the other side
And I’m missin’ You

‘Cause somewhere behind those stars
Is Someone who belongs to me
And I know in my deepest heart
There’s a place for You until I find the place You made for me
But still I’m missin’ You

I dream about Your promise to return
And I wake up hangin’ on Your every word
But for now my feet are planted here on earth
So I’m missin’ You
And even while they say that I’m a fool
I know you see me waiting here for You
Oh, and prayin’ that somehow You’ll get here soon
‘Cause I’m missin’ You

‘Cause somewhere behind those stars
Is Someone who belongs to me
And I know in my deepest heart
There’s a place for You until I find the place You made for me
But still I’m missin’ You

How much longer will it be
Till I get to see you
Though I know you’re right here with me
Tell me when can I be there with you

‘Cause somewhere behind those stars
Is Someone who belongs to me
And I know in my deepest heart
There’s a place for You until I find the place You made for me
But still I’m missin’ You

Oh, I’m missin’ You
Lord, I’m missin’ You