#3: More Preparation

 Hello All,

Just wanted to update yall on the journey even though its still very very new. I won’t be posting like everyday on here but I definitely will try and keep everyone updated. Just said bye to loved ones and friends and am currently sitting in the Atlanta airport waiting for my layover to be over(its super long). Lots of prayer and emotional stress have gone into these last couple days leading up to the actual departure. Leaving family, friends, girlfriend, trying to navigate sadness but also looking forward to what Gods plan is for my life and all of the above of growing older as a fresh adult. I really just wanted to open up about how I really feel about the trip and hopefully this can help others out. I felt God so strongly the past year now to take this step and journey towards ecuador and a gap year in the missions field, but i also want to stress how not easy that is. That has been the hardest part of this journey is fully submitting myself to what God has planned for me because there is a lot of unknown and that is something that all humans struggle with. Leaving the house for the first time, moving to a different country, and overall life changing instantly. Ive been very deep in prayer recently that God would continue to stay loud and continue his guidance for me during this trip. As much as I am anxious and worrisome right now, I know that there is so much good to come in this next step of my life. Will be heading out to Quito soon and hope to keep you all updated on my journey. ❤️

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM

    I love you so much boss & I’ll always be so proud of you. I’m praying for you & thinking about you all the time <3

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  2. DadSeptember 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM

    So proud of you for commencing this journey, excited for you and miss you already. May God bless, guide and protect you. Much love.

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  3. AlannaSeptember 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM

    Alanna

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM

      Love you so very much! So excited to hear your adventures and amazing Gods work you will be doing! This will help me in my own journey to give back in my own life and to keep my eye on Gods goals he has for me:)
      You have so much to give with this story even to your 50 year old auntie lol ❤️☘️💜☘️

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM

    We’re so proud of you, and your consistent and unwavering faith and strength, Nathan. All of what you’re feeling right now is completely normal - sadness, excitement, and eagerness. God will continue to bless you in so many ways. Stay the course! Love you so much! You’re such an inspiration to all. Always here if you need anything. Keep us all posted on your incredible journey. It goes so fast. ❤️❤️Caitlin S.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM

    Nathan, I have to say how Impressed I am with your courage and strong trust you in God. For a young man that’s very good and you have so much support not only from family and friends but from God as well.

    Uncle Vince

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