Well. This has by far been the craziest two and a half weeks ever. Not too long ago, I was minding my own business over in San Diego, getting groceries, doing laundry, and catching up on emails like the rest of the country. Since then, I've driven through 13 states, seen so many friends and family, spoken at lots of churches (once in Spanish!), and been busier than I ever thought I could be. 
Throughout all of this,  God has been showing up in ways I never could have even dreamed of. Ephesians 3:20 has been running through my mind this whole time - Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!
You guys - this is so true. God has done more in these past few months, specifically these past few weeks, than I could have EVER asked or imagined. I've been blown away and so, so humbled by the appointments I've had and encouragement I've received. 
Jesus is working in people's hearts and they get it. They understand what God's called me to. They believe in being a voice for the voiceless. They tell me that this is an exciting opportunity for them, because at this point in their lives they can't be the ones to go, but by joining my team, they can still be part of this ministry. They tell me that they understand I'm not asking them for money but rather that I'm giving them an opportunity to be part of this ministry. 
I can't tell you the relief that I feel when that happens, because it means that God is doing this. I have no power to change people's minds or touch their hearts, but through me, the Spirit is doing just that. SO COOL. 

Speaking at Hopewell and making fun of my dad for giving me 2 minutes (TWO!!) to talk...


I still have a lot to do in the next week and a half that I'm in New York and will fly back to San Diego on June 1. Once I get back, I'll be visiting churches and friends throughout California to continue the support raising process. THANK YOU for your prayers that have gotten me this far! Please continue to pray for me as I visit with more people and churches, and as always, for the kids at Gabriel House. 

I'm baaaaaaack!
And this is how I feel.

I am SO EXCITED to tell you about how what's going on...
The past couple months have been crazy. God's been totally changing my plans (as usual!) for the better and has called me back to Gabriel House, but this time in a different way. I'll be working with Mexican Medical Ministries (MMM), a non-profit organization founded 50 years ago that brings healing and hope to the people of Mexico. I'll be based in the States at MMM's office just outside of San Diego, where I'll be focusing on the Gabriel House kids by working on advocacy, grant writing, special projects, intern coordination, and research and development on how we can improve Gabriel House. Additionally, I'll spend about half my time traveling to Gabriel House in Ensenada, Mexico either as I lead teams down or as I bring donations and stay for a couple of days to ensure things are going well. I'll also be checking up on programs that have been put into place and providing support to the directors and staff.   


I leave on May 6 to drive across the country, visiting friends, family, and churches as I spread the word and gather support for this new season unfolding before me.
I'll be in Denver, Holland, Grand Rapids, Detroit area, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. I'd love your prayers for safety as I travel and that God would create divine appointments. 


I'll return to San Diego at the end of May and will continue visiting potential ministry partners throughout California. My goal (and hope and prayer!) is to be fully funded by July 1 so that I can start working full time with Mexican Medical. 


If you have any questions or want to talk more about this, please get in touch with me! I'll have 3000 miles and almost 50 hours of open road to talk to you....so call me!
845.489.7106 or hilaryatMMM@gmail.com. 


Thank you, and I hope that you are one of the people I get to see in the next couple weeks!


And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:19