I have Witnessed HIS Faithfulness!

Hey everyone!

I’m so sorry for the long gap between newsletters, so much has happened over the past month and a half! First things first… I’m back in the U.S.! How crazy is that?! I graduated from language school on July 4th, and I can’t believe it’s over. These past 10 months have been incredibly difficult, but also incredibly fruitful.

It feels like just yesterday that I was wrestling with the Lord, asking Him to call me to something else… and now, I wouldn’t trade what He’s called me to for the world. It’s amazing to look back and see how the Lord has reshaped my dreams, desires, and even parts of who I am, preparing me for what He’s set before me.

When I reflect on this past year, I’m in awe. In awe of the Lord’s faithfulness and goodness. I think of pruning, painful, yet so worth it. He changed me, stretched me, grew me, and blessed me in ways I didn’t expect. The fact that I’m grieving my time in Argentina is a blessing in itself. It means that I experienced something beautiful—deep friendships, strong community, and a life I loved.

Someone recently told me, “It looked like you actually made good friendships there. That’s so cool!”Of course I did, I lived there. My life was there. And I poured my heart and effort into where the Lord placed me. This past year, He placed me in Argentina with a mission: to share the gospel, disciple, build community, grow closer to Him, and learn Spanish. Through all of that, I saw God’s glory in such a unique way.

I didn’t know my heart had room for so many more people, but it does. And I know it will continue to expand as I invest my life here in the States and soon in Mexico. It’s not me making that space, it’s the Lord. All of this is the Lord.

I often pray, “God, this was Your idea, so guide me, help me, comfort me.” It’s a prayer I pray when I’m struggling, and it’s true, this calling to missions was His idea. He gets the credit for it all: the good, the hard, and everything in between. And I have to say, it was a really good idea. Words can’t fully express how grateful I am for this year, and for the God I serve who is so good.

It’s going to take me some time to fully unpack and process everything, so bear with me as I do.

I’ve been home for about two weeks now, and it’s been such a gift to see friends and family again (I even got to meet my niece for the first time!). But adjusting back to life in the States has also been hard. Although I expected to struggle with re-entry, you can never fully prepare, but here I am. It’s hard. I grew used to the rhythms of Latin American life, my community there, and the life I lived.

That’s not to say my life here is bad, it’s just different. And adjusting can be painful.I’d really appreciate your prayers in this season:

• That I would adjust well, without losing the lessons the Lord taught me in Argentina.

• That the Lord would allow my “two cultures” to blend in a beautiful, unique way.

• That I would be content where I am.

If you know me, you know I love getting things done. The “in-between” phases are hard for me, the waiting, the unknown. I’ve grown in this area, but it still goes against my nature. And that’s where I am right now: in between. I’m back in the States, but only for a season, long enough to build a life here again, but short enough to know I’ll leave it again soon.

Please pray for:

• Comfort as I live in the tension of the “in-between.”

• Motivation to be intentional and fruitful during this time.

• Perspective to see the beauty in this unique season.

I also have an incredible opportunity while I’m here, to raise support, meet with people I love, and partner with others who are passionate about sharing the gospel. What a gift! Pray that I don’t lose sight of that. My prayer is that I would make the most of this time in the States, that I wouldn’t wish it away or waste it longing to be elsewhere. I want to be all in where the Lord has placed me, and for now, that’s here.

I’m excited to see what He will teach me during this time.

On August 4th, I’ll head to North Carolina for a month of pre-field training. I’m looking forward to learning, preparing, and hopefully having some time to rest and reset. Once I return in September, I’ll hit the ground running with fundraising.

I know many of you have already reached out about supporting me, thank you! If you’d like to meet up, just respond to this email and we’ll set up a time. I’d love that.

Thank you for your continued prayers. I truly feel them and am so grateful. Thank you for playing a part in what God is doing in my life.

Please continue to pray for:

• A deep hunger for the Word of God

• Faithful dedication to His mission

• Peace, perspective, and purpose in this transitional season

Following Jesus is worth it, even when it’s hard. It is a joy to follow Jesus, a gift to bear His name, an honor to choose surrender, and give Him my everything.

“Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.”

Psalm 89:8

What a JOY it is to follow Jesus! 

Naomi