Saturday, January 10, 2009
Hong Kong!!
It's already Sunday here in Hong Kong..So strange how time zones work! I left the US on a Friday and arrived here on a Sunday...I am a little disoriented. The 15 hour flight here was great. Got a lot of reading and praying done. I also watched The Dutchess...what a sad movie! Then I watched a really old James Bond which was so horribly made, I was laughing out loud....and I wasn't even embarressed...I had so much fun watching that stupid movie. Also, while i was in the air, just talking to Jesus, I was overwhelmed with peace and joy. I shed a few tears as a reflected on the reality that I was seriously on a plane to Nepal. While on the plane, there was a sweet little boy a row down who would come over with coffee creamer and try to smear it on my lips like lip balm. He was so sweet. I got off the plane, realizing once again, that I didn't know where to go. Turns out the little boys mom over heard me and told me that she too is going to Kathmandu. What a miracle! She has been so sweet and such a blessing already. I have been asking her hundreds of questions and her little guy is teaching me some Nepali. Looking forward to updating in NEPAL!! Blessings over you al!! Lots of Love!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Leaving tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the big day! The day I've been dreaming about since I was 13 years old. I have been remembering the day I sat on a concrete floor in Jamaica, listening to a man talk about the need in Nepal. God pricked my heart in a way I never dreamed possible. I awoke this morning awestruck with the Lord's favor and what a gift He has given me by allowing me to take this journey. I acknowledge that this trip will be one the breaks me beyond my expectations and though my flesh is fearful, my heart is beating with more zeal then ever before.
I leave the Denver airport at 6:20PM and then travel to L.A. for a five hour lay-over. I then board the plane at 1:00AM and fly for 15 hours to Hong Kong. I will be in Hong Kong for 12 hours and then take my last flight for 5 hours to reach Kathmandu!!! Please be in prayer for me as this is my first time flying by myself overseas!
I look forward to getting on here and letting you all know how everything went! Thank you all for your prayers!
I leave the Denver airport at 6:20PM and then travel to L.A. for a five hour lay-over. I then board the plane at 1:00AM and fly for 15 hours to Hong Kong. I will be in Hong Kong for 12 hours and then take my last flight for 5 hours to reach Kathmandu!!! Please be in prayer for me as this is my first time flying by myself overseas!
I look forward to getting on here and letting you all know how everything went! Thank you all for your prayers!
Monday, December 15, 2008
-CHILDREN'S HOME-
If you are interested in seeing the adorable children I will be living with, please check out this web page. www.compassionasia.org. Then click on Children's homes. There are pictures and profiles of each of the children!! Hope you are as blessed as I have been by this website!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Count down-Unbelievable Favor
Friends and Family-
Nepal is only 28 days away! I am so amazed at how quickly this summer and fall has passed by. The Christmas tree is up, decorations hanging, ice covering the ground and as I begin to pack my bags, I am overwhelmed by God's favor. I am moved by God's faithfulness through all of this preparing. Just two days ago while at work, a brand new co-worker happened to hear me discussing Nepal. He later approached me and inquired if he had heard right about my travels. He informed me that he lived in India for a number of years and that his parents actually live there now. I feel bad for the guy honestly because I was so overjoyed by his knowledge that my big ole mouth couldn't stop asking questions. He has been so helpful! I love these little unexpected nuggets that God gives us.
God has done numerous acts similar to this and believe me, I have needed them. This trip is something I have always dreamed of but now that it is reality, I am at times weary. My dream- world is colliding with reality and excitement and doubt seem to battle for the most attention. Days alter between pure joy and optimism while other days seem to be a constant battle, fighting against doubt and fear. Thank you so much for all of your prayers. This step I am taking wouldn't be possible without your prayers!
I wanted you to be more informed of where I will be and what exactly I will be doing while there. I will be living with a Nepali family in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The pastor, Sagar and his wife Sony, parent 15 orphans. They are also very involved with community outreach and village ministry. While living with them, I will be helping the children learn better English and having them teach me Nepali. Please pray for patience for them! :-)
I have been contacting other ministries in Nepal so that my time there can be the most affective. I hope to spend the majority of my time in the orphanage but I am also praying about traveling a bit. I am so looking forward to being married to Ben next year and having him as my traveling partner! It's a bit of a scare thinking about traveling by myself. Hopefully I can meet someone who knows the area and can travel with me.
I am hoping this whole blog idea works well to keep you all up to speed on how things are going! I will be taking lots of pictures and uploading them so you can all see the children.
Thank you again for your prayers! I appreciate you all and look forward to staying in touch with each of you!!
Nepal is only 28 days away! I am so amazed at how quickly this summer and fall has passed by. The Christmas tree is up, decorations hanging, ice covering the ground and as I begin to pack my bags, I am overwhelmed by God's favor. I am moved by God's faithfulness through all of this preparing. Just two days ago while at work, a brand new co-worker happened to hear me discussing Nepal. He later approached me and inquired if he had heard right about my travels. He informed me that he lived in India for a number of years and that his parents actually live there now. I feel bad for the guy honestly because I was so overjoyed by his knowledge that my big ole mouth couldn't stop asking questions. He has been so helpful! I love these little unexpected nuggets that God gives us.
God has done numerous acts similar to this and believe me, I have needed them. This trip is something I have always dreamed of but now that it is reality, I am at times weary. My dream- world is colliding with reality and excitement and doubt seem to battle for the most attention. Days alter between pure joy and optimism while other days seem to be a constant battle, fighting against doubt and fear. Thank you so much for all of your prayers. This step I am taking wouldn't be possible without your prayers!
I wanted you to be more informed of where I will be and what exactly I will be doing while there. I will be living with a Nepali family in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The pastor, Sagar and his wife Sony, parent 15 orphans. They are also very involved with community outreach and village ministry. While living with them, I will be helping the children learn better English and having them teach me Nepali. Please pray for patience for them! :-)
I have been contacting other ministries in Nepal so that my time there can be the most affective. I hope to spend the majority of my time in the orphanage but I am also praying about traveling a bit. I am so looking forward to being married to Ben next year and having him as my traveling partner! It's a bit of a scare thinking about traveling by myself. Hopefully I can meet someone who knows the area and can travel with me.
I am hoping this whole blog idea works well to keep you all up to speed on how things are going! I will be taking lots of pictures and uploading them so you can all see the children.
Thank you again for your prayers! I appreciate you all and look forward to staying in touch with each of you!!
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