~My Calling~

Lately I've been praying for some sort of answer to my questions on orphans. Ever since that church service 2 weeks ago, I'm longing to help one or many. My church sponsors a orphanage in the Dominican Republic and a group of church members go down once each December and once each summer. Today God showed me what I need to do. I know it is my calling to go down there and help the kids in D.R. I want to go so bad...my heart aches to go. However, the cost is very high and I could never afford it. The trip is December 15-22 and I can't stop thinking about how amazing it would be and how much of an impact I could be for the children. Our church also does a "sponsor a suitcase" drive for students and members who can't afford to go but really want to and people can sponsor you. I would love to get involved with that, however in some weird way I feel bad about it. I don't know why, I just wish I could afford it...but I can't. I guess it will be a journey to see what does happen but it would be an amazing experience. Some way I will get there....I can feel it. God is calling me to do work with children... I know he is. I'm very involved in child care at my church and also living with a family I get lots of involvement with kids. I love them and knowing that there are orphans who need love in this world just breaks my heart. There is a plan for everyone and a journey that we all must discover. Who knows if I will ever get to go to D.R. but I truly think it is my calling. If money wasn't the issue I'd be down there in a second. It is all in God's hands now....I just hope it all works out....I pray it does.