If you had told me a few years ago that I would be spending 10 months on a tropical island as a student missionary, I don't know what my reaction would have been. I've often dreamed of what it would be like to be on a tropical island, and I've imagined doing incredible things...but I imagine a lot of things. I've imagined going back in time to medieval England and rescuing orphans in third-world countries too. But I guess I never quite envisioned being a librarian/teacher in a little country in the South Pacific. And I don't think my friends and family saw it coming either... :)
Anyway, it has been a tentative journey, but I'm finally getting ready to go to Palau. It's happening. I guess it still feels rather surreal, but it will become reality soon enough when I leave this Friday. I'm just thankful that God has been taking care of things. I got the funding I needed, and my family has been helping me with all the necessities. I'm really glad for all the support and advice from them, and from a lot of other people like former student missionaries and the SM office at Southern. Even though the year will be challenging and different from anything I've done before, I'm looking forward to the new experiences, the beautiful sights, the people I'll meet, and the adventures I'll have in God's service.
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord they God is with thee withersoever thou goest." Joshua 1:9
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