Briefing Session

Hello All,

Well nothing too exciting has happened yet, but I figured it would be nice to update you on the whole project. So far we are briefing. This basically means getting our bearings together and casting vision.

I am going to be on the community team. This team plans events and outing to bring community within our group. That should be fun. Other than that, I have been in meetings all day. It has been hard because my emotions have been all over the place in this last week. I am very tired considering that just two days ago I graduated...crazy.

I have also had to do other things. I am excited for Brazil, traveling, being in another culture, and sharing my faith. I am saddened because I had to say good-bye to my best friend before he heads off to grad school, have literally one day of rest, and also leave without finding out what I am doing for the next year. Needless to say, I have had my ups and downs. I've cried multiple times, only to be put into an atmosphere of excitement and fellowship.

But I guess that is what I am trying to learn in this upcoming year. I want to learn to trust in God. I want my joy to come from Him, without having other ideals that this Earth offers to overshadow His glory. Let's just say, it is hard to sacrifice the things and people you love, for the God that you love most of all.

Tomorrow is our flight so I won't be able to update too much. I will try to do it at least once a week. Maybe even multiple times if we do a lot of interesting things. I'll even have pictures put up for everyone to see.

Until then I hope that everyone is doing well and once again thank you for all of your support. It will be put to work in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I also would love to hear from you once again, so don't be afraid to post.