So I am sitting here doing this new blogging thing which is all new to me and trying to add something substantial. I am not sure where to start so I will start with an introduction. My name is Kelli. I live on Maui with my 3 boys and a few foster children. I am sort of in a transition time because in two days I leave for Africa. This is a decision that has been heavy on my heart for a few years. I only found the courage to go this year. My heart goes out to all of the people in Africa who have been in transition for many years. I get irritated by people that just sit back and complain or muse over the trouble in the region so I prayed about it and felt I had to go and actually try to put my actions above my complaints and do something. This has not been an easy decision. Leaving my boys for any amount of time is stressful. I am so grateful that I have such an amazing support system. Many people have had concerns about my upcoming trip because I am a single mom. I just have to believe that God would not have put this burden on my heart and provided the way to get there if he was not going to care for my boys. I know that for some that is hard to swallow. I know it is hard for me to. Then I think of all of the families and children in Africa that just do not have the same hope or opportunities that my children have. Kind of ironic. In America, I am probably at the lowest social status, but I feel blessed and I feel like I have a lot to give.
So that is why I am going.
Today after blogging I am going to spend some alone time with the boys. The stress is showing in them a little and they are extra clingy. They are excited for me but it's new territory. I know they feel safe and as I said before we have a great support system who will be taking them all over for fun stuff almost everyday.
So there it is. My first blog.
Please feel free to leave comments and join me on this new and exciting journey.
3 comments:
Awesome job Kel! Not just because you figured out the technical part of making a "blog" but because you are putting your comfort aside to follow your heart and make a diffrence. You WILL touch lives just as you do everyday :) Im so proud of you and pray that one day I will have the strength to do the same. As for now, I wish you a wonderful, safe and life-changing trip. I will be praying for you constatly! Lots of Love, Candie
This was real kool and neat Kell - loved it ! I can imagine how hard it must have been to make this decision but I, too, know you would not have made it without the prompting of the Holy Spirit, and because of that, I know that He will continue to supply ALL your needs and protection for you and your sons. If God is for you, who can be against you? Thank you for loving my son and taking such good care of him. I'm sure he will be well taken cared of by Raymond and Judy. Again, may God bless and keep you safe under "His wings" and bring you all home safely.
I love you, Frances
Aloha Kelli!
Love reading your reports, Your writing is so fresh and real, I get a real sense of experiencing you and Nicole there. Keep up the good work.
You are such a bright light for the Lord. Keep shining and take care of each other.
My the Lord bless you and keep you.
Love, Joanna
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