Today is my last full day in Vienna -- I fly to Paris tomorrow, and fly the rest of the way home on Saturday.  It's been an incredible summer, and I'm so sad to see it come to an end, but I'm very excited to go back home and be with my family and friends there, and also to see how God is going to unfold this next chapter of my walk with Him ( Read more... )

      Okay, so I have a lot of catching up to do as far as what's been going on here in Vienna.  When you read about everything that's been happening, though, I think you'll forgive me for not posting an update sooner -- things have been pretty busy around here.

Let's start with Youth Camp July 6-10.  This was up in Gutenstein, the church's ( Read more... )

The first videos from Vienna!!  The first four are actually from Houston, at the hibachi restaurant that my sister and I went to.  But the rest are all Austria!!  :)  Enjoy!  Videos from the amazing Stephensdom cathedral to follow soon.  As always, comments are love.  ;)

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 Wow, what a great day today!  I woke up this morning (at 6:15 am, oh my goodness) and I was really just kind of tired, and not feeling very into my prayer/devotional time this morning.  But I read, and listened to some worship music (love Jason Upton), and prayed over the day.  I was disappointed though that it wasn't like as meaningful as some of ( Read more... )

 It's been an incredible first week.  I have so many adventures to share.  :)  Let's start with Saturday.

First adventure on Saturday: I used the public transportation system to get back and forth to the shopping center at Rennweg all by myself, just like a real grownup.  :)  I was very proud of myself, but kind of like the whole flying thing - not ( Read more... )

 It's beautiful in Vienna today.  The sun is shining and the city is gorgeous.  I'm actually starting to figure out the public transportation system, which impresses me.  I'm not that good with directions, as most of you know, so it's really something to be impressed about.  Listen, I would just like to say that the Austrians make the most amazing ( Read more... )

 I have safely arrived in Vienna, and I now have a full night's sleep under my belt.  Nine and a half hours on a plane can really do you in, especially when it's an overnight flight and you can't fall asleep.  I met Lisa and Jordan at the airport and they took me to the apartment the three interns (myself, Bethany, and Alyssa) will be staying in ( Read more... )

 Yesterday was a great day.  I spent the whole day with my sister and my niece and nephew.  So much fun.  We took the kids to the pool (I got a little sunburned lol) and had a blast.  My niece and I played together for a long time, and I sunbathed with my sister while we pointed out the cutest guys to each other.  ;)  Don't I have the best sister ( Read more... )

So, I have to say, flying by myself - not really that big of a deal. I was sitting in the airplane flying to Houston last night, and I was like, "Honestly? This is not a big deal. I don't even really care that I'm flying by myself. It's like, 'whatever.'" I had no trouble getting my own bags (makes you feel really independent when you're a ( Read more... )

Okay, well, not the first videos I've ever posted, but the first that are actually mine!!! XD LOL, so nobody warned me I'd have to actually pack stuff for this two month trip. Who knew? haha. Here's a glimpse into the craziness, which was induced in no small part by the lateness of the hour.

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