The Lord is my Rock!

So it is finally here. I will leave this afternoon to go out with my family to spend the afternoon and evening in Louisville, where I will fly out tomorrow morning.
I wanted to let you all know about a passage that I read last night...Psalm 18. This is the passage where David is pleading with God to deliver him from the hand of Saul. Even within the chaos of what David must of been feeling, he begins the passage with "I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge." (vs. 1-2).

I am clinging to the promise laid out in this verse. It has been a crazy ride the last couple of weeks home. I have been able to spend time with family and friends and get completely packed. Please join with me in praising God for the time off and the time of preparation before I head down to the Dominican Republic.

I also come with some requests to be brought before our Rock and Refuge. I have had a bit of a reaction to the malaria medicine over the past couple of weeks. Please pray that the medicines that I am on now will solve the problem and that I will be able to carry out whatever is asked of me when I get to the DR. Also pray for safety traveling tomorrow, for me and many of my other team members. Finally, I ask you to pray for calm nerves, for both me and my family.

I will be leaving from Louisville at 10:50am (4287) flying to Chicago, then leaving there at 12:45 (1896) and flying to Miami, then leaving there at 6:45p (749) and arriving in the DR by 8:45pm.
When I get there safely, I will be required to call home within 24 hours. I will call my mom, and she will notify Brad, Becky, Susan, Rena and Emily.

I know that God has called me on this trip for a reason, and I will cling to the promise that He is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer. Join me in celebrating God's goodness and blessings! I am so thankful for each one of you. Know that I am praying for you this summer.

Monica