On that last day, I packed one last load into the trunk of my car, dropped it off at home and immediately drove to my brother's place three hours away. We finished our journey to our cousin's graduation party the next morning. Then, on Sunday, our family drove all the way home, where I had to begin packing for Bible camp!
I spent the entire first week of June out at camp counseling some lovely, young ladies. One of my campers from last year suffered terrible tragedy this past year. I was honored to watch as God pulled at her heartstrings and began to bring her some solace. God spoke into and moved in the lives of the seventy-some teens every single day last week. I was so blessed by the refinement that students allowed God to do in their hearts.
Today, I was finally able to really sleep in and catch up on some much needed sleep! I have lots to do though. I need to read the required books for Pre-Field Orientation, which starts two weeks from today in Mississippi (I get to add two states to my "traveled to" list as I actually fly into Tennessee!) Additionally, I need to go through my school stuff, decide what I am taking, if I'm getting rid of some of it, and where I am going to store the rest of it!
As for Brazil...all of my paperwork is with AVA's new visa lawyer. He says he can get it all processed in 30-40 days, but the NICS team and I are a bit skeptical. In the past, visas have taken 6-8 months. The most asked question is "When are you leaving?" To which the answer is still, "I don't know." Hopefully, by the end of the July, possibly not until November or so. *shrug* God has it all figured out. He knows how I feel about starting mid-year. He also knows that I have events that I'd like to attend here in the States. Either way, there are pros and cons.
At this point, going to Brazil is still surreal. Part of my heart cries to stay in Eastern Montana, the place that I call home. Many call this part of the state ugly, but it has a wild beauty all its own and I am loathe to leave it. Another part of my heart cries for adventure in foreign places of which my eyes have yet to behold. I have confidence that God has called me to leave this place for at least a time, possibly forever. I find myself treasuring my moments with family and friends and also in this spot on the Earth that is home and has captivated my heart. I am truly blessed.
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| At Makoshika State Park 2009 Picture by Wynelle Fugett |
