Getting ready!

So, time at home, for now is quickly coming to a close! I have to be at staff training for my Philippines trip a week from today!!! I’m getting pretty excited about it.  I dont really want to pack…and I haven’t even begun, but it’s cool.  I may just end up throwing a bunch of stuff in my bags and hoping its good enough:) I survived Africa for 9 months, I can do this for a few weeks!

 

Being at home has been a really good thing for me.  I’ve spent most of my time down in Florida w/ my family.  My parent’s church, Neptune Baptist, has been a tremendous blessing in my life!  They have given me a job while I’m in the States to make a little extra money, but the body here has been so nice to pray for me and what I’m doing this summer and really, this upcoming year.  God has also just been kicking my booty about just being disciplined in all areas of my life while I’m home.  I find it so easy to be lazy and let the time I do have slip away.  So, I try to get up decently early to spend time with the Father but also to be physically disciplined in working out and taking care of my body.  Its been amazing.  I really needed it! I think I have finally found a habit that will hopefully stick:)

 

I think the most exciting thing that has happened lately is probably that I bought myself a bike! It’s actually a beach cruiser! I think that’s what I love the most about being down here in Florida. I don’t really have to drive anywhere which means I’m being environment friendly…and my bank friendly.  I am still having a hard time getting over the outrageous gas prices!

 

This week I’m going to be running around trying to tie up some loose ends for the time I’ll be gone, working, and getting myself packed! Sounds exciting!  Please, please, please pray for all of us as we are getting ready to head out again especially Matt (my co-leader) and I. I know that sometimes its overwhelming to think about leaving again so quickly, but I’m confident that God wouldn’t have me be anywhere else!  I will try to do a couple more updates before I actually leave the country. I’m not totally sure what the internet situation will be like in the Philippines.  But please know that I appreciate each of you and all the encouragement you all have given me.  God has used you to confirm the steps that I am taking right now!  Thank you!