Posted in General Articles by Sarah Barkie on 9/12/2007
Friends and Family,
I am writing to you today because of an enormous change in my life. As you know, I should be getting so close to embarking on this year long trip all over the world...but I am actually not.
I have chosen to come back home. While at training camp, I felt a real pull on my heart, and could not help but wonder what exactly God was trying to say to me. I began to really seek Him out, and spent a lot of time in prayer as well as trying to identify my feelings. I met with various prayer coaches and discussed it with my mother, who confirmed that this wasn't a selfish desire or disobedience, but rather God was calling me back home because this wasn't the trip for me. Now, I am not saying I never will consider missions again. I am not signing up for another trip anytime soon, but I do hope that God will at some point put another opportunity in front of me.
I really wish that this trip would have been for me. It seemed so perfect. I think that is what attracted me to it in the first place:11 countries in 11 months. That seems so alluring to me still, yet I know that is not what I am supposed to do. I feel that I should have and could have sought God more regarding where He wants me to be. Maybe, just maybe, He needed me to have that mind-set because that is just one of the marvelous, yet mysterious ways He works. I am not sure why He didn't let me in on the secret that I was not going before I left for training camp, but it's better to find out now instead of while in a foreign country. I am so very thankful I realized it as soon as I did.
Adventures In Missions has agreed to refund most of the support I have raised. Some of my support has been spent on administrative fees, training camp, and plane tickets. AIM will be refunding support in reverse order: the most recent donations will be returned until we reach the amount that has been already spent. If you have any questions, feel free to call and I will help work out the details of the refund process with you.
Thank you so very much for all of your wonderful support, prayers, and words of encouragement. They mean more to me then you know. Please feel contact me with any further questions. God bless!
Sarah A. Barkie
Jeremiah 29:11-13
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Posted in General Articles by Sarah Barkie on 9/2/2007
Well, I've arrived! The journey started last Friday when I departed from Minot and unexpectedly ran into a friend whom I have not seen forever (It was nice to see you, Eli!) It also just so happened that we were both flying from Minot to MSP and that we both had 3 hour layovers there and we were able to have lunch. It helped having someone to talk with after having to have to leave everything I've known. Now I am in GA and beginning to get used to living in the woods, sleeping in a sleeping bag and dealing with the fact that my shower is a hose with a nozzle on it. Did I mention we only have cold water? Needless to say, I only shower when absolute necessary. Otherwise...I am doing fine. I am doing my best to let God fill the void that has been left in my heart from leaving everything I love behind and have been enjoying the many seminars that we've been attending. I've also gotten to know most of my team and have really gotten along well with them all. I hope to hear from you all! I love, miss, and wish you all the best!
p.s. I leave for Thailand on the 15th of the month! Keep praying for me!
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Posted in General Articles by Sarah Barkie on 8/30/2007
Yes, friends, you have come to the right page. You were probably thinking "where are the blogs she has spoken about"...well, if you know me at all (or my mom) you know that I am somewhat of a procrastinator. Never fear-there will be blogs, and lots of them. It is my full intentions to keep you updated as often as possible and to feel you in with as many details of my next year to come as I can. I am so glad that we will be able to stay in touch this way. As much as I would love to continue with my first official blog, I must get back to packing....which I have yet to really start. Typical Sarah.
-Sarah*
Jeremiah 29:11-13
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