Rest Steps.

Purpose... It is what is instilled in every single being on this earth. Some of us know in the very core, what we think we are made for. And yes, at times these things are made very clear. Others still fitting pieces together and looking to fill those places with other purposes.

The life that is put in these bones serve a life of purpose. And through each day as the circumstances unfold that build upon the muscles of our legs to keep moving forward and for our arms and hands to hold tight to climbing holds of community and purpose seen and felt through passions that have been built into us. The muscle of our hearts build upon faith, courage and purpose of all things around us. There is a purpose for everything. There is a purpose for everyone.

As I looked down at my dust covered, Chaco tanned feet on a mountain side with bike shoes in hand for two hours, gazing to my right at the Pacific ocean, I felt purpose in all of that. I don't know why I have been chosen to feel purpose in these various destinations while crossing other paths of purpose. But the mere glimpses of feeling purpose, I feel brings someone all the more steps closer to the fuzz being extracted from eyes balls to see the next step that must be taken up this dusty, rocky (but beautiful), epic path.

Keep Adventuring.

Strained Ear Drums.

With all of these things in mind and with a heart wide open I come here telling you that The Lord reveals His plans as the days unfold and as Love breaks through barriers and bashes down the walls of our hearts creating new paths, opportunities and New things we never would be able to imagine in our wildest dreams.

With these things said...

I will cut to the chase. The Lord is overflowing my heart with the plans He has set out for me. They are not clear in any sense of the word but I know that these directions will mean something down the road as these paths crisscross and brush alongside others. One thing I do know is that God is faithful and has been so loud in that. With various plans and callings, He has called me forth to pedal over 3400 miles. He has sent me on planes to play with and love children half way across the world. He has set divine appointments with those who have blessed me and others beyond anything I have ever encountered across an entire country and with my heart continually on the mend with His redeeming grace I have been learning so much about myself and the unveiling of spiritual gifts He has shed light on thus far in my short 25 years. And as I reach upon stepping into my 26^th year , I wonder what He has planned. Shortly after my 26^th Birthday I will be diving back down into the depths of the poverty stricken populations of South Africa to continue the growing movement and ministry of Camp South Africa. Working a long side incredible individuals who continue to hear and see Gods plans and purpose daily through day programs and residential programs that are offered for free to educate children and show them how much love there really is for them and to remind them of their self worth.

The ministry has grown tremendously over the last year. With the word of CSA spreading across the nation we have gained incredible donors and supporters from California to New Jersey. This has expanded the number of volunteers and service projects. Over the summer there have been multiple camps and day programs provided by the continued work of the South African team who continues to work diligently and enthusiastically.

A team from across the United States and I will be traveling to Cape Town South Africa on November 16^th, 2012 and I will be returning to the States on December 17^th, 2012. While we are in South Africa we will be focusing on day rallies, residential camping/ministry opportunities and furthering plans to create a more permanent headquarters for the continued growth of Camp South Africa. In order to provide these ministry opportunities I am asking for your help in support raising and prayer. To travel with the CSA team my fundraising goal is $1,750. This number is small compared to the lives that have and will be changed through the incredible ministry opportunity through CSA combined with the lives God has put in sync with the growing programs.

Through these things the Lord continues to work within me and around me, little by little moving the next thing into place that guides me through this life. Fitting the pieces together and creating more building materials for the Kingdom. Please join me again in this journey. 

Your thoughts, prayers and encouragement touch my heart on a daily basis. My heart swells with the incredible work that is being down through your gifts and words. I cannot thank you enough for listening and being open to what is not planned by us but what is planned by our incredible Father.

In efforts to raise support in this cause I will be riding my bicycle from Occidental, CA to San, Francisco, CA on October 7th, 2012. The ride will be 72 miles. I am asking for donations of $1 per mile. Please comment. email, call, or message me if you would like to give.

Blessings to you,

Daria

For more information on Camp South Africa please visit campsouthafrica

Financial blessings graciously accepted at: 
Alliance Redwoods (6250 Bohemian Hwy Occidental, CA 95465)
Memo line: Daria Middleton CSA