Undetermined Change

I am sad to say we are not going with our team to the Philippines.  Unfortunately, I did not lay enough ground work beforehand for support, I had been relying mostly on myself and my Unemployment, not enough on others, in many ways. 

But, the school phase has been phenomenal.  I have learned more tolerance and grace than I ever knew was missing, ha.  Sharing a room and bathroom with 7 girls changed alot in me for the good.  Sharing a house with 10 other families was challenging but super good, I feel like Selah and I can go anywhere and do anything with very little.  We learned to eat whatever was provided without complaining (at least not anymore).  Both of us can make close friends easily and intimately, I did not know that was possible for me. 

We made lasting friends with some RAD people, from all over the country and world.  It's truly been life changing.  I do feel a strong call to continue in missions so I will be building those foundations with God and others help.  There are tons of opportunities for us that I would not have even thought of had we not come here.  I am very interested in the Justice aspects and the Environmental Stewardship in other countries.  People have taught me so much here, it's great. 

For now, we will be heading to Cali for a furlough, so to speak, then to Arizona for a bit, then either back here to Oregon in October or Texas and Arizona.  I will be working part-time hopefully at the gyms teaching Turbo Kick and then some at some small Cafe's (I have the experience now).  At least, L-ord willing that is.  We definitely need your prayers still.  Pray for safe travels, the means financially to travel, the right contacts to meet to get the right training, etc.  Pray for our team too as they travel, there is alot of stress.  Pray for their health, the children on the long plane and bus rides and of course safety.  Thanks, see you all soon!