Stanley...

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

    your works are wonderful,

    I know that full well.

Psalm 139:14

Stanley...

Before I left on this mission, one of the little kiddos at church asked if I would assist her with a project for school by taking along a companion named Flat Stanley.  My job was simply to let him tag along, and take a few pictures that would help her to learn more about the places I would be visiting.   Last night, as I packed him up for our trip, I was pleased to see that he fit perfectly in my special travel hip pack.  (Not your ordinary fanny pack, this thing has rfid protection and is pick pocket safe so stop laughing!)  Stanley is very secure in his high security home.  He was just the perfect size and the fact that he was designed for the purpose of traveling, being flat really helps. I can envision little Emmakai carefully cutting him out and deciding what clothes he should wear. He is very stylishly dressed I must add.  He is even laminated  because it rains quite a bit in Cambodia.  He is prepared for anything. 

You know to  some degree, the kingdom of Heaven is a bit like Stanley. We were all created for a purpose.  We are clothed in robes of righteousness. Our creator God knows every danger in our futures and we are fully prepared to face the days ahead.  Just like Stanley was entrusted to me on this journey so that I could watch over him, guide him and direct him, the Holy  Spirit my comforter and guide never leaves me. This is the truth I cling to as  I give my sweet husband one last kiss and head past airport security with Stanley. It is hard to leave but we both know...I was created for this.  I can just imagine the LORD taking great care to get every little detail correct as he made me.  I was fearfully made and so are you.  You were created and perfectly designed  by your heavenly father who numbered your days before you ever took a breath.    As you head out to face your day remember, You are fearfully made WONDERFUL.  You fit perfectly in the kingdom of GOD and you were created for such a time as this.

Love from the road.

Julie & Stanley