Yesterday my mind and my heart joined together to allow me to fully comprehend that I am now officially a MISSIONARY IN HONDURAS! It was an incredible experience. Although I have been living and enjoying this lifestyle for several months, it took until now for me to internalize everything. I guess when you make big changes, like becoming a missionary and moving to Honduras, sometimes it can take a while to really sink in.
I see everything in a whole new light. I am overcome with joy and tranquility that God has often shown me recently. I look around and really feel at home. Honduras is not just the place where I am staying, it is the place I where I am. This is hard to describe in words. My heart is full of happiness and God's love. It overwhelmed my mind yesterday. Physically I felt like my heart could burst from all of the joy and peace and love inside.
Stepping forward in faith with the commitment to live here has freed me to experience life in a new way. I am able to open my heart and love more deeply, without fear of having to leave the people I care about so much. I didn't realize how much I had been holding back. Relationships with the people here are growing in ways I never expected. It is absolutely beautiful.
Stepping forward in faith has also freed my mind of worry. It allows room for me to think about other things. I can now to see myself as a part of this community, not just a visitor from the outside.
Thursday I will go back to the states to empty out my storage unit, sell my car and say goodbye to everyone. I am excited to see everyone in the states, but I am also excited to come back here and really LIVE as God wants me to. I have been appreciating and enjoying each day here, but now that I see things in a new light, there is even more room for God to work through me. I am so excited to see His plans unfold!
As far as finances go, many people stepped forward with financial support since my last email. To those who increased your donations, thank you. Thank you to those who donated for the first time. A special thank you to those of you who took your own step of faith by supporting me although we have never met. Thank you to everyone who is supporting me and the people of Honduras in prayer. Thanks to those of you who read my blog as well. MLFHonduras.blogspot.com
I am still about $200 short of the minimum monthly goal. Currently I have definite plans to live in Honduras until at least Christmas. If it is God's will, I will return to live in Honduras after Christmas, but I do need to be fully funded in monthly donations. If you are still considering sponsorship, I need your help! Here's the link:
www.WorldOutreach.org/donations Just click on my name (Fager, Mary Lynn)
I will be in Salt Lake at K2 on July 1st. If you would like to meet between or after services, please contact me. I'd love to say hello!
This journey keeps getting better! Thank you for joining me.
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