Merry Christmas!
Wow! I'm so sorry it's been a while since I've posted anything new! Life has been whirling by even without the hustle and bustle of the holiday season like we have in America. This holiday season has been hard as I've been away from family and the comforts of home. I took a personal day with the Lord last week and spent time reflecting on this while also gaining some really great perspective through this time. You know for so many Christmas seasons before today I longed for the time when I would be able to be out in the nations serving and sharing the Good News. Last Christmas before I… Read more >>
When Ignorance Gives You New Perspective
Four weeks ago today I landed in country to start my two-year journey. Up until this point I had been busy building a support team, working out logistics to move and spending as much time with family and friends that I could. I did a little bit of language learning while in the states to get me started, but it wasn't until my first week here that I realized how far I have to go! It didn't really hit me what it was going to be like to not be able to speak and communicate with local people. During my first few weeks here since I couldn't communicate with others and had little idea as to what… Read more >>
Fast Five
Here is a quick update list for you aka the fast five ... 1.) I landed safely on Sunday with two other teammates. 2.) I slept for almost 11 hours my first night. 3.) I went running with my team leader this morning and he wore me out! 4.) So far the food has been on point. 5.) Tomorrow I get to continent hop and set up my new room! Read more >>
In Flight
Today is the day. I am sitting at the airport waiting for my flight to take off and leave the United States. This week was one full of good byes. I caught myself thinking at the beginning of the week that I had to craft these 'perfect" good byes as if saying perfect good byes could avoid the feelings of loss to come. Once I realized there is no such thing as a perfect good bye I felt a sense of relief knowing it wasn't good bye, but see you later. God puts people in our lives for different reasons in different seasons. Community is one of my favorite creations made by our Creator. I don't… Read more >>