Sunday Specialty

Let me just start out by saying that Father is good!!! He provided when I most needed. I was reluctant to trust him at times, but he always delivers in his perfect timing.

So I would like to give a shout out to all those who are lifting me up during this time of travel. I will NEED it. It has come to my attention, definitely during these past two weeks of preparation, that I am in a battle. A large struggle between two forces. And if I don't have the kind of support I have been receiving, I cannot win. Let me just say that I am running on pure adrenaline for the work that I will be doing, because of the people who encouraged me today and from the people who showed up during the right time.

I am fully ready to enter Europe now. By the spoken words, written words and acts of all who support me, I am ready. The only thing I would challenge you with is that you would do the same in the place where you are. Be content with where you are and share in the joy of life with others.
Keep it strong brothers and sisters... I love you all.

Listen first, then speak
And continue to lift our crew up :)

Prep Time...

This morning I have been looking up flight regulations and weight limits for baggage to see what qualifications must be met before liftoff. As it turns out, there are no discrepancies with luggage specifications and I can now begin the packing process (keeping my main suitcase below 50lbs and my carry-on under 22lbs).

The convenient thing about packing is that I have already comprised a word document with some very essential travel necessities. I have tweaked this list for about 2 and a half years now, so it is nearly perfected. I use this list for everything from camping trips to a weekend trip back home from college.

While preparing, I was reminded of a friend who is in China exchanging with people there. As I hear the things that God has done with her over there, I become extremely encouraged. People are becoming brothers and sisters, and I get to be involved with that.

I am reading a daily book that helps me meditate on deeper things, giving me inspiration and passion for the journey. Along with that, checking into the bible is where I find peace in this stressful time of preparation. Throughout life, I think it seems like the darkness weighs the most right before the light will shine :)


Thanks to everyone and continue to
Lift up our crew

Getting Ready for the Trip

Today has been an overall productive day. I have been researching countries, history and culture to get some information on the places I will be before I get there. The information that I found is very entertaining and only increases my excitement that much more!

Apparently, the people there love coffee, which is completely fine with me. I love smelling even a hint of that amazing bean. It really creates a deeply gripped feeling in your senses. While I love the smell, the taste is even better. I only moderately drink coffee here in the states, but I look forward to getting immersed in the culture and having it as a part of my daily life.

I also have recently come to realize that Americans have adopted sports that mainly use hand-eye coordination like baseball and basketball, while Europeans have sports that use the feet like soccer. Once again, I am so down with that. My fascination and love for the sport of soccer will only make my new relation to Europeans that much easier.

Thanks for following. There shall be more to come in the future.
Lift up my partners Lacy, Korpo, Caleb and myself.