Ohio on Saturday...California the following Sunday...Sydney TWO WEEKS from tomorrow! The time has just flown. It seems like just yesterday it was a year ago and I was thinking about Australia. I still have to pinch myself to see if it's a reality...but it is!
The last few weeks I have been so blessed by my friends in Virginia. It has been a blur of sending-offs, parties, tea luncheons, and one-on-one dinners. (This won't surprise those who know me well, but) I won't much miss Northern Virginia, but I will miss my friends! Thank God for Facebook...
This week is just nuts-trying to fit in all the "last times" with friends and coworkers, finishing my grades, packing up my classroom, packing up my clothes and books, dissecting squid. That's right-squid. I always save them for the last week of school-the kids LOVE it, and it creates a great memory-albeit a horrifying smell. It's satisfyingly disgusting for seventh graders. :)
A few goodbyes I just can't say. I think it's hardest to leave the folks I know are going to grow and change the most. These are bittersweet days-this is going to be an amazing ride, but tinged with sadness, too. Life will go on, in Virginia, Ohio, and Sydney...as it should. But things will never be the same. As they shouldn't.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
It's really happening!
Dearest Friends,
I can't believe I'm doing this, but I'm really going to Australia! This year has been amazing-just the highlights for now-
I've been granted free housing this year-which has been an amazing blessing that has allowed me to save for my tuition, pay for unexpected car repairs, pay for a RIDICULOUSLY long illness, and take a few short trips home through the year.
My dear, sweet, wonderful friend has blessed me with a free ticket to Sydney-one way (yikes!).
I've been connected with several wonderful Aussies and friends who've visited and/or lived in Oz. They assure me I will love Sydney!
I've got the wholehearted, albeit somewhat tearful, support of my entire family as I head out.
I've had so many confirmations along the way on this journey, I can hardly express how incredibly affirming it has been...
God is SO good, and SO faithful!
Along the way, a few people have asked if they can help contribute to covering the costs of my studies for ministry at Hillsong. I have had such a hard time considering this-I loathe the idea of soliciting money. However, I'm humbled by the support of my friends, and the work I will be doing is for a greater cause than just myself.
Since I will be going as a student, and unemployed for an indefinite period, it would be a tremendous blessing to me if you would consider a contribution. (The cost of studying at Hillsong will be not less than $30-40 000 for the two years I'm there.) I have been saving for a year, and hope to find employment as soon as possible, but the expenses are still pretty high. Please message me if you are interested in helping me cover my expenses .
It's not been easy for me to come to a place where I can ask this, and if you don't care to contribute,*please* don't feel pressured! I've prayerfully considered this request, and appreciate all your prayers as I go.
It's getting late, and I'm still packing, so...
Love to you all-this has been, and promises to continue to be a great adventure! <3 <3 <3
I can't believe I'm doing this, but I'm really going to Australia! This year has been amazing-just the highlights for now-
I've been granted free housing this year-which has been an amazing blessing that has allowed me to save for my tuition, pay for unexpected car repairs, pay for a RIDICULOUSLY long illness, and take a few short trips home through the year.
My dear, sweet, wonderful friend has blessed me with a free ticket to Sydney-one way (yikes!).
I've been connected with several wonderful Aussies and friends who've visited and/or lived in Oz. They assure me I will love Sydney!
I've got the wholehearted, albeit somewhat tearful, support of my entire family as I head out.
I've had so many confirmations along the way on this journey, I can hardly express how incredibly affirming it has been...
God is SO good, and SO faithful!
Along the way, a few people have asked if they can help contribute to covering the costs of my studies for ministry at Hillsong. I have had such a hard time considering this-I loathe the idea of soliciting money. However, I'm humbled by the support of my friends, and the work I will be doing is for a greater cause than just myself.
Since I will be going as a student, and unemployed for an indefinite period, it would be a tremendous blessing to me if you would consider a contribution. (The cost of studying at Hillsong will be not less than $30-40 000 for the two years I'm there.) I have been saving for a year, and hope to find employment as soon as possible, but the expenses are still pretty high. Please message me if you are interested in helping me cover my expenses .
It's not been easy for me to come to a place where I can ask this, and if you don't care to contribute,*please* don't feel pressured! I've prayerfully considered this request, and appreciate all your prayers as I go.
It's getting late, and I'm still packing, so...
Love to you all-this has been, and promises to continue to be a great adventure! <3 <3 <3
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