A Step into the Unknown: 2012

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Gifts

Things we should thinking about as we open our gifts this year is those; who have nothing can't celebrate the holiday as elaborately, who lost loved ones this past year, who have lost their jobs, who still are overseas placing their lives in danger for our country. It is easy to get overwhelmed and frustrated with what is happening in the world. This season we should be forgetting about the world and focus in on our families. Now, is the time to appreciate what we have been given and not waste time.

Remember that life was given to us as a gift. We were given the opportunity to know God intimately and know we were designed with a purpose. This gift that I am talking about is Jesus.

The word became flesh and made his dwelling place among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. - John 1:14

God sent his son to come live on earth and face the trials that we each face. He followed God's commands and helped people in complete denial of God. He suffered under prosecution and still remained faithful to his Father. He died a gruesome death so that before we even existed our sins would be wiped clean. There is nothing in the way of accepting God as our King and Jesus as our Savior.

The moment we accept this truth, we can know what it truly means to live. Shame, guilt, worry, anxiety and fear can all be taken off your shoulders and placed in God's hands.

Have you made the decision to walk with a mighty King and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas?

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Reflection.

In a matter of days, I will officially be a a college graduate!

These past four and half years are a blur. I can't believe how fast time has gone.

I changed my major 2 times
I invested in my relationship with God
I became an Aunt
Decided on a career: Child Life Specialist

I traveled to India, Dubai, Korea and New York

Made lifelong friendships across the globe
Moved approximately 7 times
My family has grown :)
I am blessed
Thank you for being a part of my college years!!

I am getting ready to start a new adventure...

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

#9 Dream Big

This past semester New Philly taught me many things.
But, what I want to focus on at the moment is #9, Dream Big.
I have always had dreams and passions, but who would think they could actually come true.
Well, today, I got some amazing news.
I am going to be doing my senior practicum at Brenner's.
I will be working under a Child Specialist.
My dream job.
My dream is coming to life.
God has been blessing me so much after returning home.
God designed us to be used by him to spread his love around the globe,or in this case in the hospital.
My mission is to serve God.
Population: Infants through Adolescence
I am called to share his love and grace to the little ones.
Thank you,New Philly for telling me to continue to Dream Big.

New Philadelphia Church Core Values

#1 - Be Extravagant in Worship

#2 - Freedom is for Everyone

#3 - Father the Fatherless

#4 - Be Faithful in Small Things

#5 - The Anointing Flows from the Top Down

#6 - Roll with the Punches

#7 - Supernatural is Natural

#8 - Contend for the Kingdom

#9 - Dream Big

For More detail of their core values visit their website:

http://newphiladelphiachurch.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=159&Itemid=90

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

New Chapter

I have returned home after four months, well not really "home" because my mom sold her house and we are currently living somewhere temporary :).

My flight

My flight from Korea was okay, I slept on and off pretty peacefully. I was exhausted from not sleeping all week. It was perfect. I got off my plane from Korea... in Dallas. I went through security and proceeded to take the quick way to the terminal, which was not working. So I had to go out of security and took a bus to the right terminal. I got off at the wrong spot because of construction and had to run to my gate. I got there with a few moments to breathe before boarding my last plane of the day.

My second flight was only two hours thank goodness. The guy who sat next to me was going to work for the minor leagues in Florida. Probably the closest, I will be to meeting a famous athlete, ha. I slept some and basically wanted to jump off the plane when we landed. I was so excited to finally be on the ground for a while.

Jet Lag?

God really blessed me with absolutely NO jet lag. I visited my brother and nephew immediately after landing in the NC. I spent a couple days with them. Ethan is so much fun!! I cannot wait to my spend my semester staying with them. He is so precious and can't wait to witness him grow up. I never thought about how much being an aunt would be. :)

A place called Home

The moment I got back to our temporary home, I started unpacking. I was determined to get everything out of my suitcases and unpack the other boxes of my stuff. I threw things out and gave so much to Goodwill. I organized and really felt settled. Four days after arriving back to the states, I started babysitting. God blessed me with two amazing families to work with. The children are so much fun.

One of the mom's introduced me to a girl who is pursuing my dream career. I want to be a Child Life Specialist. And God totally orchestrated our meeting. She really encouraged me and I can't wait to see where our friendship takes us.

Cheers to a New Chapter!! Just a semester in my way of meeting the real world. :)

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Rona Babb

I had such an amazing Familia leader this semester.

She spoke so much truth into my life and helped me discern God's direction.

She challenged me to fully trust in the Lord and pursue his kingdom above all else.

Each break through that I experienced was mind boggling.
Her patience, love and time helped me conquer so many giants.

I am a woman living in freedom.

- I no longer look at my past in disgust, shame, guilt or with the feeling of inadequacy.

- I no longer find my worth in guys.

- I no longer struggle with confidence.

Now,

- I use my past to minister to others

- My personality has some gangster flavor

- I am living a life based on faith not fear

- I am filled with an overflowing amount of joy

- I can be crazy myself

- My identity has been completely altered.

God orchestrated for me to come to Korea last minute because he wanted to show me his heart . He wanted me to encounter him like I never had before. I prayed so long to be challenged by God and not only did he challenge me, but completely shifted my life into a new level of intimacy with him.

God has been so so good to me this semester!

Traveling the land

I got the opportunity to go on a long weekend trip with a small group of students to Seoraksan Mountain.
I wasn't completely prepared for the weather with my clothing, but I really enjoyed getting out of the big city and reunited with nature. We went on a 10 hour hike to the top of the mountain. Although at times, it was tough and painful I am so glad I went. I bonded with some students that I didn't know well. Master Kim taught us many good techniques for hiking and some interesting life advice. We visited a temple at a northern beach and it was interesting seeing all the people celebrating Buddah's Birthday.

Then, the following weekend I went to Jeju.

A popular island to travel to in the summer.

I had a great time with the girls and once again got to reunite with nature.

Dana and I :)

The girls!

We did lots and lots of sight seeing along with laughing.
We went to a cave, beaches, Udo Island, hiking and several waterfalls.
It was such a great time!!

I was blessed with the chance to discover more of Korea prior to leaving.

My birthday

It has been a while since I have posted.
So much has happened and I have so much to share...

For my 22nd birthday, my mom and Veech came to visit me in Seoul.

It was such a great opportunity to show them where I was staying, who I hanging out with, and a glimpse of the revelations I had been experiencing.

We ate Korean, Indian and Chinese food.

On Sunday, they got to attend the church I had been attending. We met a guy from UNC who knew Veech's daughter. What a small world!!

We went to Nansam Tower. It was really foggy, but interesting to look at the popular tourist site. My mom and Veech decided that they had to take a Korean photo. They are so funny! It was such a delight to have them here in Korea with me. We had some great conversations. The more time I spend with the Veech the more excitement and joy I have that he will be joining our family.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Full submission to his plan

Recently, I made a decision to live the next eight months pursuing the Lord wholeheartedly and surrender the distractions that I often let take precedence. I am going to focus on getting rid of all the lies I have believed for way too long. My past, present, and future is no longer weighing me down. I am filled with so much excitement, knowing God is going to reveal so much to me. My prayers are being answered one after another. He is continually blowing my mind by the way, he orchestrates talking to me. I feel his presence around me like never before.

When I get up each morning, I am overflowing with joy.
Your presence surrounds me and reminds me this day is yours.
My weakness becomes my strength.
Used to heal other people and further your kingdom.
I am a son of a king.
I am inheriting far more than I will ever deserve.
All because his son was nailed to a cross.
Draw me closer to you.
Fill me with a peaceful spirit, for I am free.

I encourage you to listen to this song and all of their other songs.
I Need You More by Bethel Church---------http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyabHxTmsl8

I am blessed with such an amazing family.
They have provided me with love, comfort, security and hope.When I had been given up, they took me in and adopted me.
They raised me on a foundation in Christ . We have faced many things together. Cancer repeatedly has shown up in our family. But it didn't destroy us or make us live in fear.. it brought us closer to the Lord and each other. God does not put trials in our lives without a bigger and better plan. The pain and suffering in this world is always temporary.

My mom has sacrificed so much for my brother and me throughout the years. I know she faced many struggles as a single mother. She forfeited dating and sometimes a social life for me. I beyond thankful for her dedication and hard work. She is an amazing and beautiful woman of God. She is always there for me and passed on her heart for children. I am so glad she has met someone. I am so excited to see her this week!

Happy Mother's Day!!
I love you!
:)

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Emmaus Retreat

The retreat last weekend seriously rocked my world.

I am still blown away by the way God showed up.

He broke done a lot of my past and showed me how much of it I was still holding on to.

I realized I was being targeted by Satan.

I was allowing my past to become my identity.

All my feelings of unworthiness and doubts about myself.

I gave them all over to God.

Now, I am free.

Freedom from all that bondage, has opened my eyes to many things.

I realize my future is truly in God's hands.

He has a big plan for me.

Monday, I went to hospital to get some medication.

I had been suffering for almost two weeks from an horrible cough.

I was given antibiotics and awful tasting cough syrup.

I was ready to conquer my illness.

Tuesday, I went to immigration and on the way back I started feeling strange.

I was dizzy and exhausted.

I think my body was just getting used to the antibiotics.

So anyway, I took a nap and ended up sleeping too late.

I missed KLI.

I got up and contacted Rona ( my small group leader).

We chatted about the retreat.

And it was just a real encouraging talk.

Still feeling dizzy, we parted ways.

She headed to Emmaus Large Group and I went back to my room.

I started journaling and in the middle of it I got up and out of bed.

I put on my jacket.

Grabbed my huge water bottle.

I was on my way to large group.

It had already started.

I had no idea where my strength came from.

The moment I stepped into Large group, my hands started shaking.

Completely unsure of what was happening, I started worshiping.

The moment Pastor Erin started her talk and until the end my awful cough didn't exist.

I knew I was meant to be there when the verses, she focused on was Hebrews 12: 1-2.

Walk it out was the title of the talk.

Here is what I got from it:

WALK IT OUT IN FAITH

We are living in a battlefield.

Things are being thrown at you in all directions. Insecurities, struggles, circumstances, doubt, failures, diseases and death.

But no matter what is thrown at you .. we have a choice.

truth or deception

Christ or Satan.

We may be sitting in the dark, but it doesn't mean we have to become the dark.

we can be the light.

we were meant to shine.
don't play the blaming game
there is only one thing to blame and it's Satan
Live with faith.
Walk it out with faith.
don't let your temptations become your identity.
your identity is in Christ.
Christ makes you new.
Christ gave you life.
You don't belong to Satan.
You are God's creation.
Satan can't create something as beautiful as you.
You are God's masterpiece.
So Come y'all let's walk it out in Faith.

THE RACE

Together we are running on the path set before us.

It is full of obstacles-- twists, turns, and steep inclines.

These aren't meant for us to loose hope, but to have faith.

Trust that the unseen path is all just part of his plan.

He is big.

He is strong.

He is on our side.

All the stuff that gets in our way-- it shouldn't slow us down.

Fix your eyes on the prize of eternal life with your father.

The one who created you, who knows your thoughts and the exact number of hairs on your head.

Don't be fooled by the lies Satan throws at you.

Remember the stories of those along the sideline.

Cheering you on.

You are not alone.

This week has been a blessing.

I am continually changing the way I think about life.

I am daily encountering God and its amazing to know how much I am loved.

My identity is in Christ.

He died for my many sins. Just like he died for you.

On the cross, he shed blood for us.

And 3 days after dying, he rose again.

I am alive because of his sacrifice.

Happy Easter!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

the challenge has arrived

Background:

I feel that God has been preparing me for something big to happen while I am here in Korea.

Each day I've been praying to be challenged by God.

Challenge to be completely faithful, trust him and grow more intimately.

I did not predict being challenged like I did today.

This evening a friend, from Emmaus, and I went rock climbing in Edae.

We stayed there for about an hour and then decided to call it quits.

On the way back toward school, I decided that I wanted to get some street food.

We walked by basically all the vendors and then I decided I wanted to get something particular.

It was a short walk up the road, but totally worth it.

I was asking my friend how to get something without the rice cakes.

And a guy fairly close by started chatting with us.

I started to zone out because I was trying to communicate that I wanted the food to go.

I came back into the conversation to a very surprising topic.

The guy talking to us was adopted from Korea ,like me.

He actually flew to the US with President Reagan.

And during a reunion with Mrs. Reagan, his real aunt realized who he was.

He is in Korea discovering his birth family.

Connections were made and he told me about an organization that helps adoptees.

We traded numbers and I hope to go the organization and get information on a f-4 visa.

The Challenge is here and God made it known.

Do I want to be reunited with my birth family?

Before today, I would of told you flat out , No.

I previously had decided that reuniting was too emotional and I couldn't handle it.

But, now I am reconsidering.

Is God telling me I am strong enough to face the fear?

I want to become fearless.

I suppose that might mean facing the fears that I have been avoiding.

God orchestrated tonight to end in that way.

I am blown away.

He is so Good.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

a shift in season

The weather here in Seoul is finally starting to warm up.

I am looking forward to being able to walk around without a heavy coat.

The changing of seasons means blooming plants and hopefully color.

I, however, have been under the weather slightly.

A cough, congestion and allergies.

Spring is what some people call it.

Anywho..

I am continuing to be challenged by God each day.

I was placed in a familia (bible study).

I love the girls in my group.

I am so excited to grow spiritually.

I want to become fearless, grow in prayer, fully trust and hand over control to God.

I am ready for God to use me and build me up for what is to come.

Last week, I went to a cat cafe.

The cats were all over the place.

They really only come up to you or play with you when you have food though.

You get a free drink with your entry fee.

I want to go to a dog cafe though because I tend to like dogs more than cats.

Also last week I met up with a student at Yonsei who studied abroad at UNCG.

We had dinner and are going to have lunch this week.

It is interesting to learn things from a Korean student's perspective.

She misses the US alot.

I really haven't gotten homesick yet.

I mean there are some things I miss, but overall I am just really enjoying the time here.

I am so thankful God gave me this opportunity and I don't want to take it for granted.

Last weekend a group of us went Karoking.
Its a popular activity here in Korea.
Many people even go daily by themselves so they can improve.
It was fun! Dana and I are already planning songs for next time we go.

Sunday following church, I met up with a girl in my familia and we went to an Indian restaurant.
The food was LEGIT.
We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken.
I can't wait to go back.
I miss Jocelyn's curry though.

My Sociology class will no longer have Wednesday's classes because we are starting our volunteer hours.

I am so excited to see what happens and what God puts in my path.

Monday we watched God grew sick of us.

The movie or documentary is about the Lost Boys of Sudan.

I highly recommend anyone to watch it.

This coming weekend is the Emmaus Retreat.

I am excited!

Prayer Concerns

-- Health

-- That I become fearless

-- That I grow in wisdom

-- That God uses me to further his kingdom

-- That I am challenged daily

Monday, March 12, 2012

Are you salty?

The past couple of days have been amazing.

God has been showing up!

Saturday- I didn't really have plans in the morning and just kind of went with the flow.

I went to the gym and then to Caribou Coffee got some OJ.

I got into journaling and reading Completely His by Shannon Ethridge.

BTW, girls I recommend reading it.

The book is amazing!

Then I decided, hey I should get some lunch.

My roommate wasn't up yet, but I decided I'll go see if she wants something.

I ended up picking us both up some lunch and there we were talking and eating of course.

Conversation was really nothing deep and there was a long pause.

She asked me What is your favorite verses?

I honestly was blown away.

I kept my cool and said well I have a lot, but I really like Psalms.

I sat there reading some verses.

Shortly after reading, conversation went back to surface conversation.

God is using me here and I am slowly witnessing it.

My hope is that he will continue to use me in Monique's life.

Later that night Dana and I decided to cook dinner in the kitchen.

Let me give you some background on the day:

We went shopping.

Lots of walking.

Not much talking.

Which is weird for both of us, we just were tired from the week and not real talkative.

We sat down after cooking our fancy dinner consisting of Korean ramen.

We talked about things and then she started sharing her heart.

Previously, we shared our Jesus stories, but it wasn't her full story.

All I can say is I am pumped to serve God and stand out from the crowd.

Sunday's sermon was really good about how Christianity is becoming very institutional.

I do not want to be a Christian living two lives.

I want to be on fire in all areas of my life and anywhere I go.

Attached are two links:

Pastor Erin at Emmaus Large Group on Tuesday

http://www.newphiladelphiachurch.com/podcast/emmaus/2012.03.06.tue%20-%20Death%20to%20Life%20-%20el.mp3

Pastor Christian on Sunday

http://www.newphiladelphiachurch.com/podcast/2012/2012.03.11.sun%20-%20Saltshaker%20Christianity%20-%20cl.mp3

I truly am being challenged and growing so much!

I am in this waiting season.

God is getting ready to use me somewhere and I am not sure where.

My future lies in his hands.

Prayer Concerns:

roommate, Monique

friend, Dana

consistent time with God

healthy diet options

strength to fight anything that comes my way

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Update :)

There is SO much to tell!

Emmaus

I found out about a christian campus ministry in Korea.

I have been attending their gatherings and have been having lots of fun!

I am meeting some amazing people who are hungry for the Lord as well as strong followers.

The first large group was on Tuesday and Pastor Erin's testimony was powerful.

Pastor Erin and her husband (also a pastor) are part of a church called New Philadelphia.

I visited their church on Sunday.

It had amazing worship and friendly greeters.

I plan on returning as well as checking out other churches.

Activities

Recently, I organized a group of exchange students to go rock climbing.

We had so much fun!

The gym consisted of only bouldering routes and I loved it!

It seems our group wants to go regularly so I can't wait to get to know them better.

We went out to dinner after and got coffee.

Left to right: Chris, Nari, Lawrence, Ben

Hop, Dana, and me :)

Dana and I have been spending a lot of time together and becoming close friends :)

Classes

School started about a week ago, last Friday, and I didn't have class until Monday.

The first class I went to was unfortunately only in Korean.

Somewhere in the registration process I misread the class.

I am now enrolled in only two courses.

KLI- This is Beginning Korean M-F for 2 hours.

We are working on the alphabet (Hangul).

I am gradually picking up how to read the letters.

I can't wait to be able to walk around speaking Korean. :)

Sociology- Migration - This meets Monday for 2 hours and Wednesday for one.

I am super excited about my Sociology course.

The course consists of a Midterm and a project.

In the project, we have to do 20 volunteer hours.

I am beyond blessed with an opportunity to experience serving in KOREA.

There are several options, but the one I think I will be doing is a mini refugee camp.

Many of you know that refugees recently have become a part of my life in the US.

I think that through Camp Allelu the past two years it has open my eyes to refugees.

Another major part of this desire was my two previous roommates Amy and Crystal.

Their dedication to Newcomers PTA really got me interested.

Thank you roomies! :)

Opportunities

Korea is challenging me to get uncomfortable.

The opportunities are growing in numbers.

I feel God is stirring up some amazing things for this semester.

I am looking forward to it unraveling before my eyes.

Prayer Requests:

God leads me to the right church.

My roommate, Monique from the Netherlands

God uses me to further his Kingdom.

That I continue seeking the Lord and setting aside quiet time.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Annyeong haseyo

Let's talk about shopping..
Korea has very high standards for the way you look and the way you dress.
It is interesting to look in the shops or even walk down the street.
Glasses are often worn for style purposes not always because the individual needs them to see.
The accessories are amazing.
Big hair clips are in style and are an adorable touch to any outfit.
Chunky sweaters are warm and extremely in style.
Casual wear is not the same in the Korea, but I am loving the outfits.
The other day, I went to a market and managed to haggle the price down.
I was able to save 22,000 Won.
It was an amazing feeling of accomplishment.

Shoes
They have my size in every store and I do not have to go to the children's section.
Typically, I wear size 235.
If you have bigger feet and want to get shoes in Korea just know that they only go up to 250.
I am so stoked to have my size in all the stores.

Makeup
I got an eye makeover the other day.
I loved how the lady did my eyes and bought the stuff that she used for extremely cheap.
There are almost as many makeup or skin care places as coffee shops.
The high standards are very visible.

The other night I met a campus ministry called Emmaus.
We went out to dinner and it was interesting getting to know fellow believers from all over the place.
Today, we are getting together again and I can't wait to meet more people.

Classes start tomorrow!!
I am excited and nervous about how much I will be trekking around campus in between classes.
I am excited though.

That is all for now!!
:)

Saturday, February 25, 2012

I am all settled

I made it safely! :)

The plane ride was really not all that bad.

I am settled in my room and I am adjusted to the time difference for the most part.

My room has an amazing view of Seoul and I love looking out the window each morning.

I am seen SO busy this past week.

I arrived in Seoul on Monday, checked into my dorm and bought my first Korean Dish.

It was called Buscan( I believe, but don't take my word on the spelling).

I got back to my room and unpacked.

The following day Megan( from UNCG) and I went out to check out Seoul.

The city is amazing.

There are coffee shops one after another.

There are many American food chains here: Starbucks, McDonalds,

Burger King,Outback,TGIF, On the Border, Taco Bell.

It is so werid seeing such restaurants here as I walk down the road.

I hope to find Chai soon somewhere because I am missing it like crazy.

We walked around for most of the day and went into several shops just poking around.

I finally meet my roommate that evening.

Her name is Monique and she is from the Netherlands.

Through her I have meet several other people from Europe.

Several times I have gotten a chance to go out with them and it has been great.

The first night, the topic of religion came up.

It was interesting to hear their beliefs and how different christianity looks in Europe.

We also talked about politics and the differences that exist on that topic.

Orientation

They provided us with information for the rest of the week.

It was an overload of information.

Everything from alien registration to clubs that are offered on campus for international students.

The campus tour was helpful, however, the campus is still huge and I didn't get to see it all.

Classes begin Friday..... AHH!

Today, we went on a tour of Gyeongbok Palace.

There we witnessed the changing of the guards ceremony and visited the National Folk Museum.

It was a beautiful people and another great chance to meet more people.

Overall, this week has been full of information and I have been kept busy.

My hope is to post pictures soon!

Annyonghi jumushipsiyo

(Good Night!)

Thursday, February 16, 2012

I am yours and I am ready to go where you take me, Lord.

Packing has begun.

I weighed my luggage and it weighed only 46.6 lbs. What a relief!

I have really enjoyed spending time with my mom and preparing for Korea.

This past weekend I got to spend time with my brother, sister-in-law and my nephew.

It was great seeing them and playing at the Children's Museum.

I also spent a few days in Greensboro visiting friends once more before leaving.

My family and friends have provided me with comfort and encouragement.

I am excited for my adventure to Korea.

I am ready to meet new people and dive into the language.

I registered for classes and was able to get in all of the ones that I needed.

I travel to Charlotte on Saturday to spend the night there before my flight.

I leave at 7 am on Sunday from Charlotte to Chicago.

There, two other students from my school will be meeting me.

And together we will be making our way to Korea.

God has giving me an amazing opportunity to return to my home country.

He is going to teach me so much and I cannot wait to grow.

Please pray for safe travels to Korea and adjustment to the time difference.

Also, pray for good health.

Thank you for all of you praying and thinking about me as I embark on this adventure.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

In a winter wonderland

I just got back from Florida where I truly had an amazing time.

I had a unique opportunity to spend some time with a side of my family that I haven't seen in awhile.

I not only enjoyed being with them, but also was able to work with autistic children.

I learned about autism and the experience has me considering working with autistic children in the future.

The training that I received was on Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) and will be very beneficial in the future.

The drive home was really quick.

My mom flew down to help me drive back and it was great having some company.

When we stopped for the night, we heard about the horrible accident on Interstate 75.

We were lucky to have taken another highway in that area.

My prayers go to those families as they are learning what really happened.

Now, let us focus on the weather for a second.

I was spoiled living in Florida for little over a month.

It is cold here in the mountains!

Winter in Seoul will be much colder.... I suppose I should get used to it again.

The time is quickly passing and there is still so much to do.

I need to figure out what to pack.

I am so excited!

Friends and family, thank you for your support and following my blog.

I cannot wait to post pictures of Seoul and share my experiences with you.

If you would like to learn more about Autism here are a few links:
http://www.edenautismservices.org/
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/?gclid=CKSnoIKy-q0CFU6Mtgod7RoZsg
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002494/
http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Monday, January 16, 2012

arrival and departure set

My ticket has been bought and housing will be paid this week. Everything is falling into place and I am so excited to see what God has in store for me overseas. I am eager to get on the plane and stoked to see where I originated from. I am getting a little anxious because of my lack of studying Korean and all the things that have to happen prior to boarding the plane. I actually have to pack all my clothes into only two suitcases. Its going to be crazy, but I can conquer it. No Big Deal ( quote from Jocelyn ;).

This past week was my first week at my new job. I really am enjoying it. I like working with the kids that I am working with and I really have learned a lot about autism. A couple more weeks working with them and helping with their Art Festival and then I am back to the mountains.

My uncle and I have decided to do the pedaling for pathways together. I am excited to participate in it and bike along the beach. It will be on the 29th of January.

Ticket Information:

I will be departing Feb 19th

and returning June 21st.

I am so excited!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Student Visa - Check

Hello followers....

I am overwhelmed with excitement knowing that I have received my visa for Korea.

The next stressful thing is to look for tickets with reasonable prices and flexible return dates.

I am doing my best to not stress about it too much.

I will be heading to Korea in February, but in the mean time I am living in Florida.

Generously, my family is letting me stay with them.

I am getting ready to start a new job tomorrow at a school for Autism children.

They willingly hired me full-time for a month.

What a blessing.

I will continue to keep you posted as things unravel.

I am thankful for a new year!

My hope is that many blessings come your way.