I have to say I am truly blessed. I've been writing a lot about my struggles in my faith, but today I would like to share some of the joys that I'm also experiencing. Last night after my flight, I discovered that I had 2 packages. Let me tell you packages to me are like a little kid on Christmas. I get a big goofy grin and destroy the box trying to get to the contents. Thank you to everyone who has sent me a care package I truly am grateful. Back to the story, I received 2 packages. One from my friend Melissa with a variety of games, a 2011 calendar, and the Beth Moore book So Long Insecurity: You've Been a Bad Friend to Us, with the group guide so I can keep up with my community group back in Oki. The 2nd package came from my friend Rachel filled with noodles, Georgia Coffee, and letters from some of the high school students I work with. I laughed an cried as I read through them. The small things in life right now are the bright spot. Like clean sheets.
This morning I got to skype with my community group back in Oki. It was great to get to talk and laugh with those ladies. Totally brighten my morning. I have to say I was rude and didn't ask how I could be praying for them. So ladies if you read this, message me your prayer requests. I look forward to coming home and diving into the Word and going on crazy adventures.
The last 12 hours made realize that even though my current conditions kinda of suck...okay suck big time. I am truly lucky and blessed beyond belief by the good friends I am making here, the friends and family back home that are praying and sending me morale boosting letters and packages, and that I am starting to use my time wisely. Thank you everyone for your love and support. I look forward to the day I can thank you in person and worship together.
Celeste, it was so fun to talk to you! (I really miss someone who can speak sarcasm in a fun way. ;) As for being rude, you weren't at all! And thanks for talking even though I'm sure it was a bit overwhelming to have four people staring at you. :) In answer to your request for my prayer request, you can pray for my job as a teacher to Japanese kids. We start our new school year in April and there will be some big changes. Pray that I will be gracious and flexible and that the Lord will use me to impact their lives for him. Thanks for asking. I'll be praying for you too. I'm glad you have been able to rejoice in your blessings!
ReplyDeletelove, Michelle