One last thing before I leave...

I used to laugh at my brother for "blogging his feelings." I mean, a computer can't show empathy or help you solve a problem, but I think he was on to something! Now whenever I have an incredible experience my first thought is "Oh my goodness I need to blog about this!" With that being said...

We had a special prayer time during chapel for all the traveling nursing students leaving on Wednesday. I was grateful for the prayer, but I had no idea how powerful the spirit of God would be felt during this time. Hundreds of students gathered around us and prayed for safe travel, protection while there, and most importantly that we would effectively spread the love of Christ to the people we came into contact with. I have honestly never felt the way I did today. I just had a sense that God is going to do amazing things through all three teams. I am so thankful for this opportunity and I can hardly wait to leave on Wednesday!

After our prayer time, a friend of mine led us in worship. One of the songs we sang has become a new favorite so I decided to post the lyrics.

Our God Saves
Paul Baloche

In the name of the Father
In the name of the Son
In the name of the Spirit
Lord we've come

We're gathered together
To lift up Your name
To call on our Savior
To fall on Your grace

Hear the joyful sound of our offering
As your saints bow down, as your people sing
We will rise with You, lifted on Your wings
And the world will see that

Our God saves, our God saves
There is hope in Your name

Mourning turns to songs of praise
Our God saves, our God saves, yeah

This is and will continue to be an encouragement to me.

Talk to you soon!

Leaving in less than a week!

This blog has been created for those of you who asked me to keep you updated on my trip to Sri Lanka. Thank you so much for your support, encouragement, and interest in this. I am so excited to take part in this incredible trip! I can't wait to see the ways God is going to work in and through the team that is going. I have already seen God work in mighty ways and this is only the beginning. I will do my best to keep this page updated as often as possible, but our access to internet isn't quite as convinient there as it is here in Seattle!

Thanks again for taking the time to pray for my team and I as we travel to Colombo. If you are interested, I have links to the various places we are staying/working posted below!

The school/orphanage we will be staying at:

http://www.asianaeducationdevelopment.org/orphanages.html

Information about Lady Ridgeway, the children's hospital we will be working at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Ridgeway_Hospital_for_Children

Talk to you again soon!

Laura