"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."
                                                              -James 1:5

So its officially ONE month to go till I head out of here, and I have a few praises to share from the last week or so!

First, I recieved my finanacial aid package from Houghton in the mail, with an extra letter telling me that I was being given an extra THOUSAND dollars for next year simply because I'm interested in nursing. Such a huge blessing and answer to prayer! I keep trying to trust and He certainly keeps providing, even if I'm stuggling.

Second, God has been teaching me so much these past couple weeks. Walking with me as I ask question after question that I accumulated this freshman year of school...and patiently guiding my heart as I seek His answers.
Speaking of which, just a little while ago my grandmother shared a piece of wisdom with me based on the verse above. Her advice to me was, "Don't insult God. Ask believing." So clear and concise:) I have been reminded of this short and to-the-point summary of this passage often recently, including times when friends have even texted me this specific verse as encouragement. In my experience God doesnt waste words, and therefore doesnt repeat things unless they are important, so Ive been taking these verses to heart. I realize that I don't have all the answers to this life or where I'm headed next. But I have a God who will walk with me and guide me if only I will ask. Praise His Name :)

Third, I have been overwhelmed with genuine friends and blessings this past week. So many words of encouragement, time taken out to share, and joyful moments from God, reminding me that I have a God who cares about the everyday, "little things". He can take care of those seemingly enormous financial issues and overwheming questions about life...but He also reminded me this week that He's watching the little things of our lives too. That quickly swept away tear, or the tender word of encouragement in the moment it was needed. He sees, He cares, and where ever we're at, He cherishes us.

I pray that what ever you're doing and whatever place you're in today as you read this post, that you would know and remember you are loved just the same.
Love in Christ,
Kelly


p.s. In response to the many questions I've recieved, I'm still not sure what my address will be in Tarma, but if anyone is desiring to send support financially the check can be made out to Harvest Chapel, with Kelly/Peru in the memo, and sent either to myself or

Harvest Chapel
39 Mattison Street
Fredonia, NY
14063
Thanks!

SCALING 
digging in with all my might
praying my fingertips won’t split, because
this milestone is rough to get close to
progression reveals nooks and crannies
depth to the seemingly simple surface of things
and as i learn how to trust myself
letting faith guide my choices on the way up
i begin to fully realize
what this climb entails
how it’s going to change me, strain me
stretch me and test me before i reach
the summit, somewhere
beyond what my eyes can see
and every inch forward means i need
to leave the previous ones behind
since they’re only inches, not who i am now
all that remains on the remains of my past
are some dusty fingerprints

-A.E. Montana

For anyone who doesnt know yet, I am headed on a missions trip to Tarma, Peru this summer. Not just a week or two this time however...I'll be out of country for more than six weeks! I am out-of-my-mind excited because I know without a doubt that this is what the Lord has called me to do, yet I'm also nervous realizing how long seven weeks is. How much I need to trust that the Lord will provide for school next year. How great of a potential this crazy journey has to change me.
I'm full of anticipation, expectation, and joy:)
Please join me in praying as I go!