Some may call me a world traveler...

My whole house is silent as I sit here typing away, which is odd considering I live with "The" Elizabeth Elkins, epic comedian, whom at all times must be making someone laugh. Yet, she is asleep and I am alone with my thoughts and dreams. What is it I think about?

Mexico of course! You see, this past March I packed my bags and crossed the border! Well... not exactly.. more like bought a plane ticket and flew directly to central Mexico - destination - Leon, Mexico. I arrived with a team of about 30. We were fresh and ready to go knocking on the doors of the natives there and share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Now to get into my mind a little better... See I came into this mission trip expecting to have a great time with friends, experience a different culture, and hey! Maybe bring a few people to Jesus while doing so! Oh oh oh.. but did the Lord have something completely different in store for me. While in Mexico, the Lord "gave me his heart" and I fell completely in love with the people. They live everyday without barely anything to get by, but yet when a stranger from America knocks on their door, they welcome us in with open arms and kisses, giving whatever food and hospitality they can bring. I learned what it meant to have a true servants heart that week.

I was moved with compassion as I felt the oppressiveness of the people around me. They walk without hope, not knowing if they are good enough for our Lord every single day. That was what our team from Tulsa intended to bring to Mexico.. hope. We explained to a countless number of people that we do not have to work for our faith but it is a gift given from our God. The people were astounding when hearing this. Replies like "Really?" "I don't have to work?" "A true gift?" filled the air just as the holy spirit filled the presence. 55 people came to know the Lord. That deserves a Hallelujah!

Sitting on the steps of the cathedral this woman and her family attends everyday, she cries out asking for the Lord to come into her life and have a personal relationship with him.

(Her son Juan Pablo took my spanish bible and kept asking "What does this say?!" He was so eager to know! We gave him the bible and he was overjoyed.

When i was in seventh grade, I committed my life to missions. I asked the Lord to send me.

I truly believe he is sending me and I couldn't be more excited.

My heart is racing while I write this... ah I'm so in love!

In Christ,

Emily Jane