Today I had to say goodbye to my lifelines, my rocks; my
family. I never thought it was going to be this difficult. Okay, I knew I would
be sad but I was so excited about AIM and this journey I never really thought
about it much. Although my heart is breaking I couldn’t be more excited about
what is to come.
As I was driving up to Lubbock I couldn't help but worry about all different things like:
“What if my roommates
don’t like me?”
“What if I don’t know
enough about the bible?”
“What if people can’t
accept me for who I am today?”
I have three of the sweetest roommates who are a constant
reminder that I am not alone.
They feared
rejection.
They don’t know much
about the bible.
They all have a past.
Believe it or not these girls had all the same fears I did. God
continues to remind me that I am not alone. I believe whole-heartedly he put
these girls in my life for a reason. He is never going to give me something I
can’t handle. This is where I am supposed to be.
Last night Kris Smith, the AIM Director, said one time a boy walked up to him and told him this:
“Your Aimers came to
my country when I was a little boy.
They showed me Jesus.
Because of them I am
going to heaven.”
So if you ask me if I think what I am doing is important I
will tell you absolutely yes. I have the opportunity to show people Jesus so
that they also can have eternal life. Let me tell you right now, I am so
excited to get started on this journey. It has already had such an impact on my
life (its only my 2nd day). God is doing amazing things at AIM.
Jesus never said following him would be easy. He tells us to
take up our cross and follow him. As I learn how to take up my cross while
following Gods direction for me please continue to keep me in your prayers.
Jaley Netherton
P.S.- Also, I know a lot of people were wanting my mailing
address if you will email me at: jaleynetherton@gmail.com
I will be happy to send it to you
