LANGUAGE/ CULTURE
I am beginning to write in Characters! Although I only know a few of the basic nouns, I am beginning to learn. Continue to ask the Father would help me to learn the language quickly. I have a WONDERFUL tutor who has been very helpful and I will also begin taking classes soon after the Peterson family heads back to America.
The Things that become normal…
The Things that become normal…
FRIENDS
I just love all the friends I have been making here! Seriously beyond blessed! They play games with me, watch movies, play ultimate and volleyball, and they have continuously helped me make this place feel more and more like home.
WORK
I continue to teach ESL on Saturday and Sunday each week. Although teaching ESL comes with its challenges, it has been one of the best and most rewarding choices I have made since being here! The Father has been able to reveal to me more about Him and His Love for this place through these children. I guess I’m also a little partial being a teacher myself, but I truly do love to be in the classroom!
The Peterson family has received the last of their adoption documents and will be headed back to America in the next couple of weeks! Praise Him! Although this is exciting for them, I am now in a spot where I need to figure out what is next. I feel that He has used this family to hook me to come here and now has more for me here. As I begin to think what is next for me here there is one option that has been weighing heavily on my heart. I ask that you “think” with me about this option. It is called The Lily Project. Here is a little about this organization: “We want to help children like Lily. In Asia, many orphanages will not accept HIV+ children. Children and adults living with HIV have a hard time obtaining an education and a job. These people are considered outcasts. “Lily” in Mandarin is 百合花. A literal translation is “pure and spotless person.” We could not think of a more perfect name for this project.” Click here for more information on the Lily Project.
The Peterson family has received the last of their adoption documents and will be headed back to America in the next couple of weeks! Praise Him! Although this is exciting for them, I am now in a spot where I need to figure out what is next. I feel that He has used this family to hook me to come here and now has more for me here. As I begin to think what is next for me here there is one option that has been weighing heavily on my heart. I ask that you “think” with me about this option. It is called The Lily Project. Here is a little about this organization: “We want to help children like Lily. In Asia, many orphanages will not accept HIV+ children. Children and adults living with HIV have a hard time obtaining an education and a job. These people are considered outcasts. “Lily” in Mandarin is 百合花. A literal translation is “pure and spotless person.” We could not think of a more perfect name for this project.” Click here for more information on the Lily Project.
PERSONAL
Here are a few things Dad has been teaching me here:
- He is in continual pursuit after my heart. He deeply desires to have a deep and intimate relationship with me. I am thankful for His unconditional, immeasurable love for me.
- He is teaching me to put Him in a bigger box. That as I take each step of faith, He will be there to guide me. He will NEVER leave me nor forsake me. I am thankful for His constant grace as I learn to walk by faith and not by sight.
- He is my strength. I do not need to lean on my own understanding because His ways are higher than my own. I am thankful that I can continually lean on His strength, power, and consistency.
- I am learning to Love more deeply, both others and Dad.
REQUESTS
To continue to grow more intimately in my relationship with Dad.
I am still in need of finances for this year. I ask that you thoughtfully consider partnering with me. Please contact my parents at [email protected] if you would like more information!
Discernment in hearing the Fathers voice and will for me.
I ask that the Father bless you as you continue to bless me. Thank you to all for your constant love and support.
In Him,
J
I am still in need of finances for this year. I ask that you thoughtfully consider partnering with me. Please contact my parents at [email protected] if you would like more information!
Discernment in hearing the Fathers voice and will for me.
I ask that the Father bless you as you continue to bless me. Thank you to all for your constant love and support.
In Him,
J