Peace

Today is Tuesday. Those of us who have not already done BST are in class. I'm at the Ancorage cafe. I finished my italian soda and am now writing and looking out the window at the rain. It's so beautiful and peaceful, I wish I could capture this moment and save it forever.

It's strange to think that I'm leaving for the ship soon! I'm really excited, what a wonderful adventure this will be! But I know that I'm going to miss all my friends and family. A year. How can something seem so short and so long at the same time? It's hard to imagine, and in a way, it doesn't seem real. How could I possibly be going? It should be an amazing time of growing, physically, mentally and spiritually.
I know I'm going to be tested on this journey in many ways. It's so good to remember that no matter what happens, God will not give me anything that is too hard for me. I can rest in Him and know that I trust him.

Gateway

Wow, it is amazing to think that I have been here for a month and a day! The first week seemed to be so slow, and I wondered how I could possibly be gone for seven weeks! But since that week the time has seemed to fly by. We've had classes about all different subjects; spiritual warfare, intersession prayer, cultural differences and safty training of all sorts. We've had such a time to grow, both spiritually and mentally.

We've also had fun; late night Walmart runs, movie marathons, games, music and dancing. This group of people that were so strange and different a month ago have become quite familiar and I am glad that I get to spend the next year on a ship with them in Africa!