This week was my last week at the training house. We had an
absolute blast playing games and having a cookout to celebrate our last nights
together. We have a slight addiction to the game Crazy 8’s and have a tendency
to get a little loud haha. This week in class we talked about support raising.
Since I had to raise my support before I left to come here, it was all very
much review. However, it reminded me of how blessed I am to have the support
system that I have. Thank you all so much for still reading my updates and
praying for me even after 9 weeks. Thank you so much to those who have been
giving financially for the peace of mind you have blessed me with by not
needing to worry about funds.
To explain these pictures a bit, on Thursday we had a
cookout. We spent as much money on meat for that night as we usually do for
half a week’s groceries. It was delicious. I love meat haha. It was a great
time of fellowship with one another and reminded me of grilling out at Gitche
and having bonfires with friends. The friendships I have developed here will
certainly last. Each of us are now heading off into our different ministries,
but we have created a network of encouragement and support that will be
valuable to each of us in the future.
On Friday we had a graduation
ceremony to wrap up the two-month training. While everyone else was in the
mindset of being excited to go home, for me it was a little bittersweet as I am
again heading off into the unknown.
This week I will start working in the office and begin
searching for permanent accommodations for myself. It’s crazy and exciting to
think about settling down and starting life here. I will have to relearn how to
do a lot. How to travel, how to pay bills, how to communicate, where to go to
church… please keep me in your prayers during transition. I’m flying solo and
my comfort zone is forced to expand each day. It helps that I love it here and
the weather is perfect and the people are friendly. Please enjoy this photo
that mirrors my love for meat haha.
Prayer points:
- Transition into the office.
- Finding accommodation.
- Working out visa trips in the near future.
I'm praying for you!
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