random things update
My mission trip was cancelled. Although the board doesn't think Cap Haitian is in any real danger, one can't get there unless one first flies into Port Au Prince, which is really dangerous. So I'm dissappointed, but I understand why they did it. The silver lining is that it gives me a lot more time over the summer, so I'll have more time to work.
Even better than that, my father mentioned again that HBHH is still looking for a missionary to stay down there full time and keep communication up between the opperations in the States and in Haiti. They need to hire a missionary from among people they know, so guess who's name is still being mentioned? That's right, me! Right now my main priority is to finish my degree (with or without the teaching certificate), but after that I don't have any definite plans. They probably won't be looking possible missionaries until after this crisis is cleared up, so that gives me a bit of time to finish up here. I've been praying for humility and a servant's heart, and so far I still feel very called to continue to pursue this.
Speaking of being a servant, this summer I'm going to start my total consecration. I have the book and my chain, but I haven't started reading up on it yet. I plan to start the process on June 13, so I'll finish on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (and consequently my birthday!). Please pray for me that I have the grace to continue to say FIAT.
I have exams this week. My last one is on Saturday. Then I get to leave on Tuesday!!!!! Eric and I will go in his car to Naples, first stopping in Tampa so I can drop my shiz off and take one of my parents' cars to ave. We'll stay for graduation, and then he'll probably hang out more and I'll go straight home. After that I get to go with my parents to Orlando to see my brother and his wife, and then a few days after that I have to meet my mother and my younger brother in Steubie (after they drive in from South Bend). We'll pick up what's left of my stuff, take what we can to Weirton, and then make our way down to TN. We'll stay with my grandparents for a week helping them move out of their cabin, and then drive home. Right after I get home I'm meeting a caravan of Aves to go to Michael and Brit's wedding. The girls will stay with me at Danielle's house and the boy(s) will prob stay with Phil. After all this I get to come home for realsies. I should admit that I mostly wrote this out so that I could get my bearings on the month of May. It's going to be very intense...
anyway, bed is calling, and schoolwork will be calling in the morning, so goodnight all!
Even better than that, my father mentioned again that HBHH is still looking for a missionary to stay down there full time and keep communication up between the opperations in the States and in Haiti. They need to hire a missionary from among people they know, so guess who's name is still being mentioned? That's right, me! Right now my main priority is to finish my degree (with or without the teaching certificate), but after that I don't have any definite plans. They probably won't be looking possible missionaries until after this crisis is cleared up, so that gives me a bit of time to finish up here. I've been praying for humility and a servant's heart, and so far I still feel very called to continue to pursue this.
Speaking of being a servant, this summer I'm going to start my total consecration. I have the book and my chain, but I haven't started reading up on it yet. I plan to start the process on June 13, so I'll finish on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (and consequently my birthday!). Please pray for me that I have the grace to continue to say FIAT.
I have exams this week. My last one is on Saturday. Then I get to leave on Tuesday!!!!! Eric and I will go in his car to Naples, first stopping in Tampa so I can drop my shiz off and take one of my parents' cars to ave. We'll stay for graduation, and then he'll probably hang out more and I'll go straight home. After that I get to go with my parents to Orlando to see my brother and his wife, and then a few days after that I have to meet my mother and my younger brother in Steubie (after they drive in from South Bend). We'll pick up what's left of my stuff, take what we can to Weirton, and then make our way down to TN. We'll stay with my grandparents for a week helping them move out of their cabin, and then drive home. Right after I get home I'm meeting a caravan of Aves to go to Michael and Brit's wedding. The girls will stay with me at Danielle's house and the boy(s) will prob stay with Phil. After all this I get to come home for realsies. I should admit that I mostly wrote this out so that I could get my bearings on the month of May. It's going to be very intense...
anyway, bed is calling, and schoolwork will be calling in the morning, so goodnight all!