Arrival

So just like I imagined, it has indeed been a busy first few days. My friend Sean, who is on staff with Teen Missions, was able to come pick me up from the airport and then we went to Publix (a grocery store chain which is popular down here)so I was able to do some basic needs and food shopping. It's really a completely new experience for me living by myself but it's one that brings feelings of anxiousness as well as excitement. I was able to move in to my place right away, a trailer here on Heavenly street. Teen Missions offers free housing for their staff and interns which is a street of trailers. It's not all TMI (Teen Missions Int'l) staff but a lot are owned and used by TMI people. It's a great blessing and I know that without it there would be many staff who could not afford it otherwise. "My" trailer is actually being remodeled because of some severe termite damage that was discovered under the floor and some problems with the walls, so currently I'm in what would be one of the volunteer trailers. This is actually a really neat blessing because the house is so fully furnished with pretty much everything I need in the way of cooking and furniture etc. I've been given a couple days to get myself moved in, organized, and get some shopping done along with laundry so I will begin work tomorrow. Sean jokingly said he "threw me under the bus" as he volunteered me to do breakfast duty with him for a retreat coming in this weekend. I just laughed and told him I'm more than willing to begin my time of internship in this way as it is a reflection of what I really feel God has called me to be long term, and that is a servant; wherever I end up after my time here.

I'm sure there will still be lots more adjusting to do but I'm very much looking forward to being able to be a part of this ministry and it would not be possible without your prayers and support! Thank you so much! I know there will be some sacrifices that I will have to make but it's very much worth it and I find no more joy than being in God's will.

Thank you again and God bless,


*Prayer Requests*

1. That I would adjust well to the new lifestyle

2. That I would continue to be wise with finances but that I would not be a servant to money....instead that I would allow money to be a tool for me to do what I need to.

3. For my health and safety

4. For continued raising of support while I'm down here, that I would make some good contacts and ultimately that I would trust God with all of my needs.

5. Finally, that I would always be making myself available to be the best servant I can be, to have a positive and encouraging attitude, and that I would be a blessing to those around me.