Change

As a child I was mostly quiet. I was the child in a classroom that wasn't noticed right away. Many times I sat by myself on the playground and read a book during recess. For many people who know me now this is hard to believe. I loved to read and explored book after book of fairy tales, Greek myths, and far off places like Africa. I may have loved to learn of new places, but I could be very timid at times and never expected to leave my home state except to visit somewhere else in the United States. It is definitely the Lord's doing in sending me to Kenya. Even before losing my parents I didn't like change. Each time one of my family members moved I cried because of the friends I had made in their neighborhood and wouldn't see again. It's a bit ironic that I live in a city that is ever changing. People come and go like the wind. Some people you 'click' with and your relationship flourishes in a short time. Others you put up with because you're expected to be around them. And still others it takes time, but only if time is available. While I'm tempted at times to close up and refuse to get to know a new person, I'm thankful for the many people I've gotten to know and talk with. I've heard their life stories and fun worldwide adventures. Praise God for His lovingkindness! Praise Him for new and old friends! Praise Him because He is indeed good to His children!!!

Little Blessings

School is back in full swing. I'm not sure if I've posted this recently, but - I LOVE my students!!! They think so deeply about the Word of God and always have me on my toes studying and talking to others about Scripture. I enjoy each of them, and I'll be genuinely sad when they move on to 6th grade next year.

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School starts back tomorrow. Please pray.

Happy New Year!

Well it's a new year. Time to reflect on last year and decide what your going to do to improve the up and coming one. I'm approaching this year with trepidation and excitement all wrapped into one. I'm looking forward to what God's going to do, but at the same time I'm stepping lightly into this year as the past few years have been 'molding' years. The Christian life is most assuredly not easy. It is, on the other hand, rewarding - whether we gain treasures here on earth or we're storing up treasures in heaven. A relationship with Christ far outweighs any struggle we encounter! He gives us the strength and grace to push forward when all obstacles are against us. Interesting how I have to move to Kenya to comprehend more of God's character. I cannot say exactly why He moved me here, but I can say I've learned some pretty difficult lessons. I am more aware of myself as a sinner and God as a holy and righteous God. My many faults are more evident but so is God's grace and mercy. He's faithful and that's pretty much all there is to it.