Week 3

  I have been here for 3 weeks and it has been a struggle and a blessing.  I was told that the first two weeks were the hardest and it was very true.  I missed home, I missed my brother and sister, my parents, my best friends and my dog.  I thought if this is how it's going to be for 15 months there is no way I am going to be able to do this.  I talked to my family on the phone and some of my friends and they all assured me that it would get easier.  They were right.  Through the struggle of being home sick and getting used to all my new surroundings and adjusting God has wrapped his arms around me and made me feel safe and loved.  He has placed me with people that I LOVE working with and every time I start to feel a little down he sends me some love from home at the exact time I need it. 
  I am happy where I am.  I never thought something like this would come my way, but it did and I am so in my element.  I love who I am working for and the ministry I am working for.  I am reminded daily of God's love and grace for me and for others.  He is taking me on this grand adventure and every morning I wake up I think, I wonder what God will do with me today.  He is testing me with things I struggle with and making me work on them and helping me through it all. 
  As I look next to my computer at all my pictures of my family and friends, I just feel blessed beyond belief.  They have and are continuing to support me and love me from afar.  They are my rock and I couldn't do any of it without them. 

  Some things that you could pray for:

1. Strength for myself
2. REST
3. Patience with other staff and interns
4. That God would start to show me what is next so that I can start preparing for my future now.
5. If IMPACT is what I have next and if so where.

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement.  Miss you all and love you!