Trust, Pray, Love

I've wanted to do this for so long...no, not have a blog.  Go on a mission.  I find it ironic that while I am preparing to leave behind most of my 21st century luxuries I am also starting my first blog.  In so many ways I have no idea what I'm doing. 

How does this blogging thing work?  How am I going to survive without my peeps?  What's a gadget?  What's life like without hot water?  Can I upload photos?  I have to share a room with how many people??? 

I guess that's why I'm so calm about it.  I can't explain it.  I can't answer all my questions and plan all my days.  I have no agenda.  I will go to Brazil and everyday I will learn how to live there.  And everyday I will beg Jesus to help me and praise Him for giving me even more than I need.  Because it's His agenda, not mine.

I'm going to borrow from a famous title to create my mantra: Trust, Pray, Love.  I've done more than enough eating in my life, so now I'll try trusting with the same fervor.  Maybe then my heart will grow as big as my tush.