Meghann Glenn, RN

It's official the 4 years of Clemson education paid off...I am now a Registered Nurse. Feels pretty funny to say but I'm loving it! That's really all I have just thought you should all know the exciting news! Thanks for all your prayers I couldn't have done school or taken that test without you guys holding me up in prayer the whole time!

Quick Updates!

To begin it is 2:08 in the morning and I just finished packing for my week at the beach with my fam and all my dad's absolutely amazing friends from college! This might be one of my favorite weeks of each year of my life! Anyway, we are leaving at 6am (Dad's brilliant idea- he's been asleep since probably about 10)! Yes that is less than 4 hours from now...but I wanted to fill you guys in on a few things.

#1- I completed my NCLEX or nursing boards today. They were at 2:00 but the testing center called to tell me I could come early. I started about 1:30. Thanks all of your prayers...it was amazing to see God at work in my peacefulness and comfort level. It was intimidating but not unbearable. I had 112 questions (for those of you who don't know the NCLEX cuts off after you have reached a statiscal range of you getting in the 95% range of passing or failing with a minimum of 75 questions and a max of 265)...so I guess 112 is good. We shall see in 2 business days if my work paid off!

#2- Check out the fundraising at the bottom of this page...I'm at $8567! God rocks! That leaves me with about $460 a month for medications (anti-Malaria) and daily living stuff. My original $10,000 would give me about $500...but I have learned through talking with Erin (the missionary who is working at Zimpeto now) that 500 is the absolute least she could see my surviving on and sometimes things just come up (like renewing visas and sickness...) so whatever else God's provides I'm here to glorify Him with!

Ok...I think that's if for now. Headed to finishing cleaning up my room, write some thank you notes, and hit the hay...morning is coming too fast!

HUGE Thanksgivings!!!!

#1- If you check out the bottom of this page, I was at about $6500 as of June 19th. Yes, that was two days ago. Thanks to God's awesomeness and people responding to His call...now I have $7675! The reality of $10,000 is so close! Oh and just for an update I will be speaking in Aiken at St. Augustine's (giving the sermon) on Sunday July 12th. I would love for anyone and everyone to come hear me speak about whatever it is God asks me to talk about!

#2- When I got home today from Clemson, Mom had my mailed laying on my bed. One of the things there was my VISA! I'm not going to lie I was not so sure I would ever get my passport back not to mention with a visa inside. But, God protected that endeavor as well!

Basically God is amazing and continues to blow my mind with His provision!

Back in Clemson...

So I think I'm figuring out that being back in Clemson is a soothing yet stressful place for me to come. That seems funny but I think I can explain. It has been home for the past 4 years making it a place that makes me smile with memories at every corner and just be filled with joy as I walk around remembering all that I have been through and all the changes that have occurred in my life over the past 4 years. That part is soothing. But at the same time I have this intense desire to still be here while at the same time knowing I've been called to be in Aiken and in Africa in count them 2 months. Each time I get to spend time with someone I love dearly in Clemson/Anderson or even being in my apartment makes me wish I had more time with my old roommates...I don't want regrets but they seem to be a part of my thinking at the moment.
My prayer tonight is that if this is spiritual warfare that Jesus would fight that fight in my place and if it's not that I would be able to lean on Him to change my heart.

Prayer number two at the moment is for diligence and peace for the next week as I finish studying for and take my nursing boards. Please prayer for peace next Friday at 2:00...I'll be sitting down at a computer in Augusta to complete my boards.

Prayer number three today is for my overwhelming feelings of inadequacy to be changed to preparation. As I read more of Erin's blog (the girl who's place I will be taking for a least a little while at Zimpeto) and learn about what medical problems she sees day to day all I can think is WOW...I'm a new graduate with little experience. My heart keeps saying God is sending you and therefore has gone ahead of you to prepare the way, but my head is shouting what do you think you're doing???
I did here something on the radio today that spoke to me- Colossians 3:23 "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people." What truth? I want this to ring true in all I do. I want this to penetrate my thinking so that when others ask, "How do you think you are going to handle medical emergencies when you have no experience?" I can say with certainty...with God's help and for only His glory!

One more thing...I alittle excitement came to me this week...I was working through a section of my Bible study and was reading Isaiah 30:19-21. I really felt that God was asking me to share this with His people in Mozambique...and to be clear that only He can end their suffering. What an answer to prayer?! My main prayer the last few weeks has been for God to reveal His vision clearly for my ministry in Africa. Read this passage and I think you'll understand my excitement:
"O people of Zion (substitute of Zimpeto), who live in Jerusalem (Maputo, Mozambique), you will weep no more. He will surely respond to the sound of your cries. Though the Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, he will still be with you to teach you. You will see your teacher with your own eyes. Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, 'This is the way you should go,' whether to the right or to the left." ~Isaiah 30:19-21
WOW...IT MAKES ME EXCITED AGAIN JUST WRITING IT OUT!

Ok...I think that's all I have for now.
To recap-
1-prayers against spiritual warfare/prayers for a changed heart
2-prayers for diligence and peace in regard to my boards (June 26th at 2:00)
3-prayers that I would begin to feel God preparing me and the way!
4-major thanksgiving for what I believe is a small glimpse into what God's vision is for my ministry at Zimpeto!

Garage Sale Complete!

You are not going to believe the blessings of today...we made over $1600! Yes that's right...God poured His blessing out! That means splitting it with my brother (he's headed to law school if I hadn't mentioned that) and getting the money for the stuff I actually sold of my own...I am getting $917 going straight into the Africa fund! God definitely has a plan for how all of this money will be raised! And I am so extremely thankful that now my little human mind is beginning to seriously trust that God has a plan for all of the monetary support. To be transparent, I was telling myself to trust but finding it hard to actually do so. But I am past half-way at this point...and know that I will have the opportunity to speak at a church in town in mid-July. Please pray that God will reveal to me what His message would be for those people!
Thanks for all the prayers and most of all THANK YOU LORD FOR RAINING DOWN YOUR BLESSINGS TODAY!

Garage sale update...

So...let me just start with the fact that garage sales are CRAZY! Seriously it all started Sunday when Mom called and decided that if I wanted to get rid of ANYTHING at my apartment in Clemson and thought it might sell I should bring it home. I packed EVERY inch of my little car (minus the extremely small space I left for Drew's things and his body since he was riding home with me). To mention a few things...a dresser, kitchen stuff, school stuff, t-shirts, art work, fish bowl, baskets, tons of purses, books, the list is endless. When I got home Mom had already been through a few closets in our house.
Monday I had to babysit for a total of 15 hours; Tuesday about 12 hours...needless to say I was not much help to Mom. Wednesday I spent ALL day going through closets, dressers, the attic...any space in my house that could possibly hold items I could decide we were selling. Today Mom and I spent all day filling up the garage. No one would believe the amount of things 4 people could accumulate over many years. We have 9 HUGE tables covered with items, 3 hanging racks of things, a big rack of bags and purses, a piece of full-sized plywood covered with bedding, and that is just what could be displayed. Our den and dining room are full of furniture to be sold (a dresser, bunk bed bedroom set, vanity, 5 chairs, bedside table, end table...I'm sure there are other things I can't think of right now). Basically...it is insanity!
So here is the deal...I'm asking for prayers that God will poor down His blessing over my family on Saturday allowing others to come benefit from our belongings and His kingdom to grow through what this money can do for those in Africa! We are exhausted and tomorrow is the day of pricing...so prayers for strength and stamina along with much grace and good fortune!

GARAGE SALE!

Ok...short notice but my parents have decided to have a garage sale. It is going to be on June 13th at their house in Aiken. So if you have ANYTHING you were thinking about selling and would want to donate to the cause (anything I sell, plus half of the money they make is going to go into the Africa fund) PLEASE let me know asap. I'll attempt to devise a plan of how I can get it from you before the 13th!
Thanks in advance and prayers for God's blessing over the garage sale and just good fortune would be greatly appreciated.

Journaling...blog style

I've decided blogging is kind of like journaling...I have never been someone to journal...but my prayer is that doing it this way will point others to Jesus.
So...tonight I'm back in Clemson. It's seems a little strange/surreal. My apartment still is filled with my belongings, but having been in Aiken (at my parent's house), the last two weeks has shown me how quickly my life is changing. I'm having trouble describing what I'm thinking or feeling recently. I'm praying for sanctification in my spiritual life. I want God to mold my heart, life, and mind into what He needs it to be before I leave in August. My hunger to meet the babies at Zimpeto is growing but my love and connection with my family is growing daily as well. I also am struggling with feelings of inadequacy in my medical knowledge, language barrier, and many other things. Inadequacy and fears are not of God...so I'm asking Him to change these around. Really, my only request is that my summer and my move to Africa be for His glory.

I would really appreciate your prayers as I dive into sanctification, budgeting situations, and continued support raising...not to mention my summer babysitting job. Also, prayers that God would give me a clear vision to cling to while I'm in Africa. I keep thinking that a clear picture of what He's calling me to would help calm my spirit.

Oh and one other stress point in my life currently is my inability to make myself review for the Nursing Boards...my test is scheduled for 2:00 on June 26th. News flash...that is EXTREMELY soon! Prayers for diligence in this and my study of Portuguese!

I think that sums up my over-stimulated, fearful, tired, nervous, controlling, somewhat ridiculous mind at the moment. I'm reminded that we are nothing but sinful creatures without Jesus living in us. How amazing God's gift of His son is!!!!!!!

For information on what I'll be doing...

Hey there everyone! I have found out that at least for a little while I will be replacing an awesome nurse who is currently working in the Baby House at Zimpeto! I hope you are hearing my excitement here...I'M PUMPED! Her name is Erin and she has been blogging her adventure as well. Check it out at...http://emptyhandedbutalive.blogspot.com/. The video on the right side of her page should give you a good glimpse into what my life will be like!
Oh and did I mention she grew up in Clemson!!!!!! She went to Auburn...but her parents still live in Clemson! God sure does have a way of connecting His servants before they even meet!
That's all I have for now. I'm still asking for prayers for provision...there is a little less than $5000 left to raise. Most of my support letters have been sent. Let me know if you don't receive one and would like one!

Humbled...and taught!

A few days ago I again received a $500 check in the mail to support me for the next year...every time an envelope shows up I am again humbled and reminded that God is working out things in others' lives through this process as well. Praise Him!

In my study time this am God rocked me...God is in the business of restoring us from ashes to a place of honor through Jesus! Do you think you're worthy because of Christ? I think all humans, especially women, struggle with this.
"Listen to me, O royal daughter, take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away. For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts. The wealthy will beg your favor. The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown. In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids. What a joyful and enthusiastic procession as they end the king's palace!" Psalm 45: 10-15
What an awesome picture of what God envisions for each of the women who are princesses or royal daughters of the King!