Saturday, July 28, 2007
Milk Tea
I am finally here in Taiwan!! I feel like I have been here for at least a week, but it's only been 4 days and it's been a great past few days. I've gotten to reunite with some old friends and are making some new ones. I arrived in Taipei around 5:30 Wednesday morning and went on a field trip with the summer school kids at 8am....it was soo much fun! Summer school just ended on Friday and there were about 40 kids. Out of those 40, 8 of them accepted Jesus into their hearts....Praise Him! This morning, on my way to church, I stopped by and got some breakfast. For the first time, I ordered my breakfast in Chinese all by myself...I was so proud! I have transformed into living the city life and am enjoying it more than I thought I would. The other teachers whom I have met so far are very kind and nice and easy to talk to. There's soo much that I can write about, but don't have much time at the moment. Please feel free to ask any questions and I would be more than happy to respond. You may either contact me on here, my e-mail, or facebook. God's been blessing me during this trip in more ways than I imagined! I haven't felt homesick much at all because God has given me a great amount of peace. It's awesome to be in a place where you know you're called and supposed to be....and I am at that place. Yes, I miss my friends and family like none other, but I'm also glad to be back with my friends and family (in Christ) here in Taiwan. Well, that's really all that I want to write about for now. I will try inscribe something more profound and thought-provoking later. Love you all and your prayers have been felt!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Pre-Emotions
Many people have asked me how I was feeling about leaving the States for a year. They've told me that I'm brave and bold for doing such a thing. They've also encouraged me and have said to take a hold of this precious moment I have awaiting me.
My feelings have been like a roller coaster these past two months following my college graduation. I've felt scared...excited...nervous...anxious...confused...etc. I was scared thinking that I may lose contact with some great friends and they would forget about me. I was scared of leaving everything and everyone that I've known my whole life behind me. Those fears have been replaced by God's comfort and peace and the truth that my true friends shall forever be there for me and I for them. I'm excited about being engulfed in a different culture and having the opportunity to move in a different direction in my life that God has brought me to. I'm nervous about whether or not my teaching skills will be effective like I want them to be...I'm a perfectionist. I'm anxious about meeting up with my friends who are already there and finally getting to meet those who I will be working and serving with.
I don't feel like I'm "bold" or "brave" for going to Taiwan, as most people have told me. I've just always thought, "This is what I've gotta do." God called me to go and be His vessel. So, as in the words of Isaiah 6:8, I said, "Here am I! Send me!" I look at this experience as just following God's plan for my life. I've known for at least a year now that my next step after graduation was to go to Taiwan. For exactly how long...I still don't know...it's possible that it could be for more than a year. I don't know what all God has in store for me there in Taipei, but I'm pretty excited about it! He never ceases to amaze me with His blessings that He pours on me. Man, what a truly a-mazing and wonderful God we serve!
One main point that I want to stress is that no matter where God has called you: on Murray State's campus, in your hometown, an hour away from your home, hundreds of miles away...wherever....that place is just as important as anywhere else. He has you there for a reason. Never think that you have to go overseas to serve God and be of importance...that's a lie! This is a passion that God, and only God, has placed on my heart....working with and serving people from other nations. I encourage you to read Psalm 67...it's my favorite and gives an insight of who God has molded and shaped me to be.
Please pray for me. For exactly what, I'm not sure quite yet. God has given me peace about the situation. For now, I know that I will need prayer for adjusting quickly to the 13-hour change difference because I will have much stuff to do once I arrive. I will keep you updated as much as possible. Thanks for your time in reading this. Love you!
My feelings have been like a roller coaster these past two months following my college graduation. I've felt scared...excited...nervous...anxious...confused...etc. I was scared thinking that I may lose contact with some great friends and they would forget about me. I was scared of leaving everything and everyone that I've known my whole life behind me. Those fears have been replaced by God's comfort and peace and the truth that my true friends shall forever be there for me and I for them. I'm excited about being engulfed in a different culture and having the opportunity to move in a different direction in my life that God has brought me to. I'm nervous about whether or not my teaching skills will be effective like I want them to be...I'm a perfectionist. I'm anxious about meeting up with my friends who are already there and finally getting to meet those who I will be working and serving with.
I don't feel like I'm "bold" or "brave" for going to Taiwan, as most people have told me. I've just always thought, "This is what I've gotta do." God called me to go and be His vessel. So, as in the words of Isaiah 6:8, I said, "Here am I! Send me!" I look at this experience as just following God's plan for my life. I've known for at least a year now that my next step after graduation was to go to Taiwan. For exactly how long...I still don't know...it's possible that it could be for more than a year. I don't know what all God has in store for me there in Taipei, but I'm pretty excited about it! He never ceases to amaze me with His blessings that He pours on me. Man, what a truly a-mazing and wonderful God we serve!
One main point that I want to stress is that no matter where God has called you: on Murray State's campus, in your hometown, an hour away from your home, hundreds of miles away...wherever....that place is just as important as anywhere else. He has you there for a reason. Never think that you have to go overseas to serve God and be of importance...that's a lie! This is a passion that God, and only God, has placed on my heart....working with and serving people from other nations. I encourage you to read Psalm 67...it's my favorite and gives an insight of who God has molded and shaped me to be.
Please pray for me. For exactly what, I'm not sure quite yet. God has given me peace about the situation. For now, I know that I will need prayer for adjusting quickly to the 13-hour change difference because I will have much stuff to do once I arrive. I will keep you updated as much as possible. Thanks for your time in reading this. Love you!
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