Heather has flown away to Bible College. This picture is from the Los Angeles Airport, just before she went through security to places we cannot follow. We just aren't equipped with the necessary tools.
The Lord has been equipping Heather for this moment since the day she had to return from England. She wanted to stay then, longed and begged to be allowed to stay: it just wasn't the right time. She has been seeking the Lord for His timing, His plan, His will in her desire to be in Europe getting her bachelor's degree. I love that the Lord waited until she was content to serve wherever He called, then He called her to Himself for what I call a "4 month Retreat." He has been equipping her this whole time for this time, this place. I sit back in awe at how he has moved so many obstacles. HE is an amazing God!
The familiar here keeps catching me unawares. How often I find myself thinking " Heather isn't here to do ______." For example: my fashion consultant is now in Hungary, 9 hours ahead of me. My late-night movie buddy is now without a TV (or movies, since we couldn't find room in her luggage.) My Bible Study discussion person is learning the book of Genesis - we're in the New Testament. My computer expert is asking ME to google info for her - that part is really funny! There are many occasions she will miss here: Faith's first concert (oh my...), birthday party planning (oh my again!), and so many other events. I think it's grand that the Lord is showing me what a large part of my life she has a part in, and how much I enjoy her company and creativity. I know that part of taking her there is to remind me to depend on Him even more than I do. In a big way, He is drawing me closer. I am thankful for the reminder that I am not alone.
I would have loved to have walked Heather through the security check point. To have shielded the eyes of the person who did her body scan at the airport. I would have loved to accompany her on the plane, and walked the hallways of the Belgium airport during her 8 hour layover. I love to travel, I like airports, I am curious about many things. Again..I am not equipped. I had no ticket, no passport, no money, and most importantly: no call from the Lord to GO. My call is to stay. Stay here, persevere in prayer, love on my family from close up, and and love from afar the one far away. I will be faithful in my call, because it is the place of blessing, and I know that God is faithful in His part. I rest in that, rejoice in that, and completely commit Heather in it.
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