Driving

So this week I got an e-mail from a guy who will be leading the 'long term volunteers' (LTV's) during the Chinese New Year (CNY). I was so excited! He talked about what to expect and what our days would look like and that if we had any questions we could contact him and he would be more then willing to give us any information he could. Then the bad news...or at least to me...all LTV's should be prepared to drive, be a taxi service. Now to preface this, I have now been to Thailand twice, and each time I've said, "Thank you Lord for not having me drive in this!" In fact when I was talking to the translator on my last trip about maybe coming back as a LTV she got so excited and asked if I was going to get a car. I quickly stated that I had NO intention of EVER driving in Thailand and that I was completely content with walking, riding a bike(manual...not motor) and taking a baht bus. I should have learned from previous experiences NEVER say you'll do anything but one little thing....example....a little over 10 years ago I knew I wanted to be a part of missions, and I was completely open to going anywhere, and by anywhere I mean anywhere but Africa. Where's the first place God sends me? You guessed it....6 months in Africa. Don't get me wrong, I loved it and wouldn't trade my time there for anything, God knew best! So now it's the driving thing...I NEVER wanted to drive in Thailand, now it looks like God is going to stretch me, and stretch me in ways that have me freaking out. Please pray for me as I work through this and lean on God to help me with this fear. Thanks!!!!

Beginnings

So this will serve as my first offical blog! Yeah!!! I am going to Thailand and it's only 5 months away. God has blessed me with the most amazing oppertunity and although it seems like things keep popping up to get in the way, God is right there taking care of it all! One of things I've learned most from my trips to Thailand in the past is that prayer is the MOST important thing. God is faithful and He wants to hear from us. Please join me in prayer as I prepare for this trip. I am very excited and can't wait to see what God is going to do! Thank you for your prayers and interest in my trip. I look forward to sharing more!