So excited for you guys! You have some great trip leaders travelling with you. Shaun is amazing and embodies the heart of Compassion more than anyone I know. Patricia is one of the sweetest, most caring people with a heart that spans continents. And Keely is just plain fun - she lightens things up at times when the emotions of the trip feel like they're going to overwhelm you (plus, she's a dang good photographer!).

I can't wait to start reading your stories and the stories of the other bloggers with you. We're praying earnestly for you while you're there.
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Lindsey, I've been where you're at. It's a weird feeling leaving for a country with a huge burden of responsibility on your shoulders and a desire to do all that you possibly can to get children sponsored. As I'm sure Shaun and Patricia have already told you, just set all those insecurities and pressures aside. Let God speak to your heart during this trip. Become a sponge and soak it all in. God will take care of the rest.

Some of what experience will change you immediately. Other things will begin to hit you in the weeks and months after you get home.

I'm so excited that you're able to experience this trip and share the story of Compassion with your readers! Be assured that I will be praying for you and the rest of the team the whole time you're there!
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Ha ha, nice! It's been too long since I've done a Monday Mixtape. I have a bunch in the hopper ready to go but I just need to finish writing them up.

Nice job on your first #MondayMixtape...don't let it be your last. :-)
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Dang bro! You hit the nail right on the head. I know so many people who need to read this. Well written.
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Congrats on your 1 year anniversary of blogging! That's a big milestone. It is amazing how much you can learn and grow from blogging. Keep up the great work!
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Man, I struggle so bad with names. I wish I had a photographic memory and could recall people's names like the Clinton story. I end up having to struggle over and over and keep stumbling over apologies until I can get it committed to memory. That's why I've been putting pictures with names in my address book on my phone. Definitely helps!

Such good advice. I'm so happy to see couples like you guys who have been through the hard stuff and are there to show people how to find help and wholeness. You are such an essential part of God's kingdom. We're proud to call you our friends.

P.S. - looking forward to seeing you guys this weekend!

1. What is the one issue that creates the most problems for you in your marriage?
Honestly, I would have to say that our biggest source of disagreement and friction in our marriage comes from parenting-related issues. For some reason cranky kids can bring out the worst in us. :-) Probably the second biggest area of struggle is finances for us.

2. Do you feel like the Church is effective in helping you find Godly hope and answers to this problem?
I can't speak for all churches - I know there are some great churches who help by offering parenting classes and such. Sometimes it's just being able to be around people in a small group setting to help you realize you're not the only one struggling with these issues.

I nominate an awesome social justice travel blog called World Next Door - http://www.worldnextdoor.org

I nominate an awesome social justice travel blog called World Next Door - http://www.worldnextdoor.org