“Lord, Sustain me. Help me. Get me through this. I can’t do it alone. Thank you.”
A prayer I prayed more times in this season of my life than ever before. Because many days it would have been easier to say no.
On the 40th day, I walked into the tomato greenhouse. When the parent vision trip was canceled. When three of my teammates left within a week. When I started throwing up at 3 am. On the roof. When I was on the fifth hour of hiking Acatenango. When I woke up depressed. Or homesick. Or flat-out angry.
No would have been easier. No would have been simpler. But yes was beautiful. Yes gave me more than I could have ever imagined. Yes made it possible for me to look back at those moments and smile.
I cherish each of those hard moments. Each of the moments when I wanted to quit but didn’t.Because God had so much more in store for me.
Now I can say I have twenty-something best friends who mean the world to me. I have family in Guatemala. And Ecuador. And ALL over the states. I have memories that I will tell my kids. And then I will probably tell their kids too. I have seen a little girl smile when she remembers that “verde” is “green” for the first time. I have seen the Father move mountains in my life and change countless others. I have made my own tiny mark on this broken world only by the grace of God.
The list is never-ending. My yes cost me comfort but in turn, gave me life. Life filled with love. And joy. And peace. And a big, grand, beautiful, ever-growing family.
“Lord, Sustain me. Help me. Get me through this. I can’t do it alone. Thank you.”
A prayer I prayed more times than I can count. A prayer fulfilled.
Well, it will be. T-3 days until touchdown in Atlanta, GA.
Until then. Give your yes to the Lord. It’s worth it.
all my love, for what very well could be the last time,
sarah hicks
oh also p.s. just for kicks and giggles. I should probably announce (two months later) that my new team name is… drum roll please… YES!!!
Wow! What an incredible journey you’ve been on. So many destinations, but it’s the journey that changed lives. Your “yes” has changed the world. You inspire me.
hey bug, I love you and I am so stinking proud of you. let His grace and love continue to sustain you through this transition and know that I’m here for you through it all. you have my heart.
Love this, Sarah. So proud of you.
just weepy over here. I’m so freaking proud of you, Sarah Hicks. I love you so much.
this is so sweet and life bringing to read! so very proud of you
You are awesome! I hope you always keeps saying YES!! Love you kiddo!!
Sarah, your journey is so awesome, touching and inspiring. Very proud of you. Love you!
Oh wow Sarah, weeping as I am reading this! Thank you so much for giving your ‘yes’ and continuing to give your ‘yes’! And thank you for taking us along on the way! Love your heart and your learnings! May you continue to give Abba your ‘yes’!
xoxo
Sweetie! I am so proud. This experience has been so wonderful and you inspire me. We are praying for landscape by safely in Atlanta on Monday