Let me start by saying that I'm typing this latest blog entry on my new computer! As you may know, while at training I dropped my laptop and pretty effectively killed it. But a former ESI teacher who was in St. Pete two years ago has generously given me his old laptop (not even very old, really)! And his wasn't even the only offer I recieved. The generosity of the people in my life amazes me!
I've been thinking a lot lately about how extraordinarily blessed I am. While some might think that I'm 'sacrificing' a year of my life to do this, I'm mostly in awe that I get to do this! God truly does give us the desires of our hearts! That doing his will would send me to the ends of the earth to explore new cultures and make new friends while doing the thing that I love (teaching) simply astounds me when I stop to think of it. I am truly blessed.
In light of this, what business have I to worry about the details of his provision? As can be seen in the story above, as well as in numerous instances of generosity by my friends and family, he has it all in control. I am reminded that the earth is the Lord's and everything in it.
Of the many blessings poured out on me, one of the greatest is all the wonderful people he has put in my life. Every season of my life has brought with it some amazing friends. It is for all of you that I am particularly grateful right now- for your support, your encouragement, and your love. I truly can't thank you enough.
I really am overwhelmed with blessings!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Back to Reality
Well, training is over (at least for me and the other alums) and I'm back in Las Vegas for another month. I really miss my teammates already. But I definitely need this time to shop, pack, earn some more money, and study Russian (hopefully).
I'm also using this time while I'm still in the States to continue support raising. I'm currently hosting a fundraiser on facebook, which I'm calling the "$25 Challenge." The idea is that if 250 people will donate $25 to my ESI account by the end of the month, I'll dye my hair whatever color the donors vote for! There's currently a tie between red and blue, but there's still a long way to go, so we'll see. Whatever the end result, I will definitely post pictures here.
Speaking of posting pictures, I figured out how to create different pages on this blog (see the tabs at the top) so I can have a photo album, and also a page for prayer requests. I haven't done much with them yet, but check back later!
Since this has been mostly an informational post, I'll end with a little tidbit from training. One day as we were driving back from somewhere, some of the guys saw a handwritten sign advertising "Free Taco Soda." Once on campus we spent a good 20 minutes discussing what exactly taco soda might be, gathering more and more people all the while. Taco flavored soda? Soda you drink when eating tacos? Finally a group of us decided to walk down to the store to investigate. Here's what we found:
Notice the tiny little "or" slipped in there? Yeah, we didn't either! But we congratulated the guy behind the counter on a very effective ploy to bring in customers, and took a picture for our trouble. I love these people!
I'm also using this time while I'm still in the States to continue support raising. I'm currently hosting a fundraiser on facebook, which I'm calling the "$25 Challenge." The idea is that if 250 people will donate $25 to my ESI account by the end of the month, I'll dye my hair whatever color the donors vote for! There's currently a tie between red and blue, but there's still a long way to go, so we'll see. Whatever the end result, I will definitely post pictures here.
Speaking of posting pictures, I figured out how to create different pages on this blog (see the tabs at the top) so I can have a photo album, and also a page for prayer requests. I haven't done much with them yet, but check back later!
Since this has been mostly an informational post, I'll end with a little tidbit from training. One day as we were driving back from somewhere, some of the guys saw a handwritten sign advertising "Free Taco Soda." Once on campus we spent a good 20 minutes discussing what exactly taco soda might be, gathering more and more people all the while. Taco flavored soda? Soda you drink when eating tacos? Finally a group of us decided to walk down to the store to investigate. Here's what we found:
Notice the tiny little "or" slipped in there? Yeah, we didn't either! But we congratulated the guy behind the counter on a very effective ploy to bring in customers, and took a picture for our trouble. I love these people!
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