Coming Home

So I’m coming home…  and while I know it is the right thing to do, it is not an easy thing to tell you.

I have decided to end my time with MCC in Nicaragua.  This past year has been a tremendous one.  Sure, there have been challenges, but God has revealed himself in HUGE and UNRIVALED ways this year.  I have grown in faith, and trust, and confidence.  And through LOTS of prayer and processing, and with the support of others, I have discerned that while I know fully that God led me to Nicaragua, He is now leading me in new directions.

There are SO many things that I love about Nicaragua and the people that I have come into contact with here; things that I respect, and admire.  I am HONORED and HUMBLED to have been able to have this experience, and I want to share more about it with you.  But that does not mean that I should stay- and I do have the support of my MCC country rep and team in saying that.  This position in Nicaragua is not my “fit.”  I am tremendously sad for that and will grieve it, even in having peace and joy in the decision to leave.  I know that not everyone will understand this, but I do sincerely hope that you will talk to me about your questions.

My experience in Nicaragua has only confirmed my desire, the heart God has given me, to live abroad; to love and serve God both back at home and internationally.  God has woven all of these things together in ways that I do not understand, but I am committed to following Him.  I am excited to be a part of what God is doing, even when it is difficult and complicated to do so.

So, I will be heading back to PA on June 19th.  This time of transitioning home and planning future directions will be challenging so I ask for your thoughts and prayers.  Graciously, I have an offer of a place to live.  I am looking for any type of employment or side jobs- so if you have any ideas or leads in that area- Seriously, I am all ears.  Please do contact me with your thoughts or questions- I really am open to sharing more of this journey with you and want to do so.  

Laura Demastus

ljdemastus@yahoo.com / or on Facebook

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11