Game-Changer

     Have you ever known that you were supposed to do something, even when it didn't seem possible? That's how I felt after my first trip to Cochabamba, Bolivia, in December 2008. At fourteen years old, I left Bolivia changed. My life as I knew it--changed. But it wasn't until a couple days ago that I was really shown how much plans could change, and how that change could be something even better than what I had in store for myself.

     I was set to leave April 3rd.

     Game-Plan: fly to Miami International Airport to meet the missionaries I would be living with, Rich and Sandee Farthing, to then finish the trip to Cochabamba together. Absolutely, under no circumstances, should I be leaving the country alone.

     Game-Changer: Missionaries make it to Miami and are ready to leave the country.....My flight to Miami cancelled. 


     You can imagine the emotional eruption that took place when I found out.

     Guess who's flyin' solo? Yep.. A seventeen year old, non Spanish-speaking girl.

     After a lot of praying, I knew I could do it. After all, God's plan is the best plan. I knew I was supposed to take this trip, and if this was how I had to take it, I'd walk in faith.

     Long story short, I had a blast. Best trip I've ever taken, besides the 8 hours in La Paz, in which I COULD NOT close my eyes for a mere second...just in case. Stealing luggage from a sleeping person is common in the airports here.

     I found that in each step through the airports, I became even more confident in myself. I feel like an adult!

     Anyway, this is just a brief post about where I've been these past few days. Just traveling internationally by myself, no biggie. :]

    The picture below is a glimpse of the beauty I witnessed today. Tomorrow, I'll post more about what I'll be doing here and such. For now, I have some sleep to catch up on.

     Thanks for reading.