The beginning

How can two days be so full of new things, confusing thoughts, fulfilled dreams and the birth of new ones?

A beautiful people, gorgeous countryside and yet so much brokenness? 

This place where I feel so foreign, yet so welcomed and loved?

In the midst of a country reeling from the effects of the recent earthquake I wonder why this single word came to mind as I started to write this post.  

Hope. 

My beautiful team. God is at work and it's a beautiful thing to watch unfold. 

My thoughts are all a jumble. So you'll have to bear with me as I sort out what to share. 

Our team leader is a champ. The fist full day included a cultural orientation and prayer, followed by scavenger hunt throughout the city. This taught us so much about the culture and customs, as well as some great team building and a by of competition. 

Enjoy a couple pictures...

Prayer Request:

- Continued team unity

- A teammates lost baggage 

- God's continues work in our hearts

- Visit to the children's home

This is so important. During a worship time last night God really began to work in my heart on some specific areas. And talk and praying with my teammates knew I wasn't alone. 

Thank you for you support and love. God is moving and working. It's a joy to serve Him.