Guatemala Missions Trip

Hello Friends and Family, 

For most of you there is much to catch up on, however this email will be project specific. 

This past February a very good friend of mine had the wonderful opportunity to go to Guatemala with a missions team. A week later, when she came home, the first thing she said to me was, "Next time, you're coming with me." So, after much prayer and wrestling through doubts/concerns as to whether or not it was even realistic financially and simply timing wise, I am going, in June and that is why I am writing all of you. 

The trip is from June 9 to June 17th, and we will be going to Mision El Faro in Guatemala (http://www.fundacionephraim.org/Mision_El_Faro/Home.html). It is Guatemalan based, inter-denominational Christian organization that serves to bring the love of God to the people of Guatemala through camps and retreats, providing medical services, children's ministries, and much more. However, because of the favor that my friend received with those she worked along side with she was given the opportunity to lead a team from the states in doing something a little different this time around. We have a team of six going, several with the heart to bring the arts to the more rural areas of the nation. I have been dubbed the one to document the trip, as well as serve wherever I may be needed, which I am very excited about. For those of you who even browse my Facebook it's not hard to see that pictures are something I take pride in. It has been several years since I have been on a missions trip and I am very much looking forward to not only the ways that I will be able to be a blessing, but also the ways that I will be blessed. 

This is the part where I ask for your help. While I wish otherwise, money is necessary to make this trip happen and the total cost is $1300.00. However, what is more necessary is prayer covering. We do not fight things of this world and prayer is important for winning the battle before we even get there. Please partner with me in whatever way you feel the Holy Spirit leading you! Some specific prayer requests of mine are:
That my passport comes in on time (that will be a miracle all it's own)
That all of my financial support comes in
Health and safety on the flight and the while in Guatemala
Unity among the team that we take for a missions trip not only tests our relationship with God but also with those we work with 
Thank you all so much for taking the time to read this and take it to the Lord in prayer! Below is a link to my PayPal account if you want to donate financially to this amazing opportunity! 

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KQ9UBSYPD9TPS

You are wonderful and I am so grateful to be able to share this journey that God is taking me on with you!

With Many Blessings and the All His Love, 

Brandi

My Big Seester

Blonde hair
Blue eyes
I didn't meet her til later in my life
When I needed her
My big sister

Bold words
And a big heart
She was in my face from the very start
But I needed her
My big sister

There are just some people in life
You don't know what you did without before
They came into your world because
Nothing is the same anymore
No, nothing is the same anymore

Not weak
But not strong
She leans on Jesus as the days get long
And I need her
My big sister

There are just some people in life
You don't know what you did without before
They came into your world because
Nothing is the same anymore
No, nothing is the same anymore

Only 5'3" and  a half
But don't think it matters
What she lacks in height she makes up for in character
And I need her
Yes, I need her
My big sister

Driven Crazy

Sometimes I just want to be honest
Without worrying who's feelings it's gonna hit
I want to shout it from the rooftops
I want to scream in the streets
Baby you get to me
You get to me

And it doesn't mean I don't love you anymore
I just want you less right now
And it doesn't mean I'm gonna leave
I'm just gonna walk away for right now

I know, you know I'm never really going anywhere
But sometimes, you drive me crazy
And I just gotta go there

Whatever It Takes

I don't know what went wrong
Or where it broke along the way
I knew I couldn't fix it
But I tried anyway

Now I come with empty hands
No answers and no words
I'm not giving up
I'm just giving him over

Whatever it takes Lord let it be
Let every fortress break Abba please
Bring down the walls
And bring him to his knees
Whatever it takes Lord let it be

A Song with No Words

singing a song with no words

marching to a beat that's not heard

knowing a voice i can't hear

living a dream that isn't clear

touching hearts i don't know

marching on

marching on

Make Hearts Rumble

it's time to make hearts rumble
and make the ground we stand on shake
it's time to sound the trumpets
i declare that on this day
we will not stay silent as night falls
and do nothing as Darkness speaks
we will not forfeit our inheritance
while Satan robs us of our dreams
on this day we will fight back
we'll make known we're made for war
it's time to make hearts rumble
this day belongs to the Lord

How Long?

How long?
How long will you let yourself be tormented?
How long will you toss and turn and try to convince yourself the restless sleep does you well?
How long will you cling to the injustice and tell yourself the next time will make it all right?
How long?
How long will you hold the office of avenger and operate under your own commission to make them pay?
How long will you fight to stand alone when we both know you can't win that way?
How long will you clench your fists and tighten your jaw to hold back the tears?
How long?
How long will we be here, at odds on how to carry on?
How long will you tell me you're fine?
How long am I to pretend I believe you?
How long?

He's Calling Your Name

He's calling your sweet name
He's calling your sweet sweet name
He's calling your sweet name
He's calling your sweet sweet name

And He says come to Me
come follow Me
come take My hand
come walk with Me