A Little More Than Half

     Our school leader, Sharee, came for a pastoral visit.  We are only the second team she's visited so far.  It was nice to see her again and our team was real excited.  She did an amazing job in Kona of leading our team out of and into new identities.  She wasn't afraid to show emotion and really cared for our DTS (Discipleship Training School).  I had a chance to meet one on one with her as did all of our team.  It was a great talk just to be able to share all that God had done.  I realized how passionate I was about my time here and the different things God had been doing lately.  She encouraged me by letting me know that these things really were amazing and that I was doing what I was supposed to do.  That God was using me and that the things spoken over me in Kona were not just words, but had truth behind them.  It's been a bit of a process getting to how I feel now.  To have the passion and love for these people and the boldness to try and make a change in people's lives.  This outreach is going to be too short.  I could easily deal with having this last another 3 months.  Though I'm only a little more than half way through I don't feel worn out or tired of the place.  Getting bit by bugs and having my whole foot covered in bug bites is a bit annoying and itchy, but I don't want to leave these relationships that I've made.  I haven't felt God asking me to stay here, but I know that it's a possibility.  New York City is always on my heart and I think I will be there serving Him some day, but I don't think the time for that is now.  Now I'm finding out how big God really is.  And this tiny little box that I've put Him in has been torn apart.      
     I thought God was calling me to do a DTS, but I wasn't sure.  I decided that I was just going to do it and work to pay my way over 2 years ago.  I believe that this has been one of the best decisions of my life.  I have loved life for the past 4 months.  I learned more about who God is in Hawaii and got to experience much of the island.  I met some of the most amazing people and have made lifelong friends.  I have grown more in this time than any other in my life.  I know who I am, I know how valuable I am to God, and what he thinks about me.  I'm here in Cambodia, a beautiful country with the most amazing people.  So loving, friendly, kind, hospitable, and warm.  And I am able to share with them all that I have learned the past 4 months.  That has been the best part.  Only a few months ago I was learning all these things from great speakers and now I am the one speaking.  Students are taking notes in my classes and finding out more about God.  They are learning and seeking and asking great questions.  How do I even think about leaving a place like this where God has done so much in meand has used me in ways I didn't know I could be used.  For now that time is still weeks away and I want to see what God will do in that time.  It's not over yet and I have a feeling this blog will contain many things that God will do in that time.  Maybe the stories will be great and amazing or maybe they will be simple things that are still great and amazing.  Either way I will be thankful for all that has happened here.  I'm excited and expectant for these coming weeks, please be praying for the people here.  That they will come to know Jesus and that they will grow strong in Him.  That is all I want to see.


Pictures coming soon!