The Adventure Continues

I sat outside this morning, on the back patio in St. Louis, thanking God for this adventure we are on together.  The words I had spoken almost 3 years ago, "I want to live an adventure with God.  I want to say that my life was never boring and that I followed where He led me," came back to mind, and I was so thankful all over again, because that is exactly what He keeps doing.
Many of you know that I was planning to come to the States in April, for a few weeks before the summer mission season kicked in at the orphanage.  Last Wednesday, we received a phone call that changed those plans.  We were encouraged to leave Haiti 'sooner rather than later' due to the uncertainty surrounding the return of former President Aristide and the elections (held yesterday).  Within 36 hours, I was in St. Louis, being picked up from the airport by my family. 
That Wednesday morning as we were leaving the apartment, I had read this short devotion to Kim from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young:
It is good that you recognize your weakness.  That keeps you looking to Me, your Strength.  Abundant life is not necessarily health and wealth; it is living in continual dependence on Me.  Instead of trying to fit this day into a preconceived mold, relax and be on the lookout for what I am doing.  This mindset will free you to enjoy Me and to find what I have planned for you to do.  This is far better than trying to make things go according to your own plan.I remember praying for that to be so, yet not realizing the full impact of what that would mean.  I had a team of 4 college-age students serving with me, another 12 people had come to visit another orphanage, a team of adoptive families, and adoption agencies the president of FHG all with me that day. 
The plans I had went out the window at 10:30 am, but I was surprisingly calm.  We changed and booked flights, wrapped up things at the orphanage, kissed kiddos goodbye, packed at my apartment, and got on a plane.
Since arriving home, I've had time with family and friends.  I've been with my church family.  God is opening doors for me to travel and visit friends I've not seen in years.  He is also opening doors for me to speak of the children at Maison.  I am blessed beyond all measure, and am so thankful for this adventure that I am not living alone.
The election was quiet yesterday.  That makes it really easy for me to think about, 'Well, I should have just stayed there.'  But in thinking that, I am not taking into account God's sovereignty, His plan.  I am still stuck in my own plan.  So today, I am thanking him for quiet elections, for safety for my kiddos at Maison, for time with my family and friends, for an extended stay at home and traveling and resting and reading and so many other things.
Please understand that as much as I want to share a meal, or coffee or time individually with each of you, this simply isn't possible.  Please know that if I could, I would (my love language is quality time, after all!)  I am going to plan a little gathering so that I can see many of you, because that is important to me.
Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support.