Week by Week

I feel like time is flying by, yet crawling. I have taken in a lot much information these past 3 weeks with last week's topic of clear conscious. I can say that I am really missing home. The longest that I have ever been gone for is about 2 weeks and now I am headed into week 4. I miss spending time with my family and friends, hugging Christopher, being involved in life groups, seeing youth every Wednesday, cleaning teeth, going to the gym (kind of miss this lol), my cats, and so much more. Sometimes I would like to go home but then I smack myself back into reality.

As every week passes by, I am reminded why I am here. I am taking a step out of my comfort zone and into the unfamiliar. Last week we went over clear conscience and we were called to step out and be vulnerable. So many things tend to bottle up inside of us and if never brought into the light, will stay trapped, hindering us from experiencing freedom. I was able to share some very intimate parts of my life with over 50 people who care about me and want to be apart of my family. It was such a beautiful week!

I am being stretched beyond what I could have ever imagined but I know that what I am learning is going to be foundational to the rest of my life. I look forward to heading off to PNG and reaching people not only in their healthcare needs but also spiritual. I have seen the hurt that has resonated within us as a team and I could only imagine the pain that others experience when not knowing the freedom of Jesus. 

Please continue to pray for my team and I as we are physically, emotional, mentally, and spiritually stretched. 

Here are some fun things that took place last week...

A possum decided to join some of my classmates for homework. Fun fact: our "possums" in the states are actually called opossums and are no where near this cute. 

Some of my closest friends at our Valentine's Brunch. The guys in our group surprised all of us with a lovely breakfast where they served us, it was a treat!

Hiked up Castle Hill where I had some quiet time with Jesus. Even though the hike was intense, it was well worth it. 

During the week we are assigned a work duty and mine is working with youth (writing grants and being a leader at youth group) and cleaning bathrooms :) Why not have fun while doing it?

I hope all is well back home!

<3