in His hands

My plan for today, was a post with a few more details about the upcoming trip to Florida that I've briefly mentioned. Florida actually isn't my final destination this time.

It has been a dream of mine, ever since I was very small - to visit a Spanish speaking country. I love the language, and after three years of studying it in high school - I've been looking forward to a chance to "use it."

An opportunity finally opened up for me this past year; a chance to go on a missions trip - into a Latino country, and even more incredibly- to go with my grandparents! Suddenly I find myself realizing, that the trip is only a week from now - and the country is the Dominican Republic. The country that shares it's island with Haiti.

When I heard about the earthquakes there last night, I had no idea what kind of damage the DR might have. I was prepared for the news that the trip might need to be canceled. I really have an overwhelming peace, knowing that it is in the Lord's hands. As of this morning, the report is that the DR is okay, and the trip is still on. I've said all along, that I won't be excited about going until I'm actually there. Life has made somewhat of a realist out of me I guess. :)

I would appreciate prayer as this trip draws closer. What I long for most, in all of life - is that the Lord's perfect will is carried out, and that's my prayer here. There's such a joy in seeing His providence at work. I know it's not ironic that our trip was planned for this time.
Please also - do not forget to pray for the people of Haiti. My mind cannot comprehend what they suffer on a normal day, let alone in a disaster like this.