Ke Garne (What to do)!

well, during my short period of tenure here in south asia, i've had a myriad of experiences. i've had experiences dealing with language, culture, and just living in a place not familiar to me. one of my latest experiences includes a golf ball and my ankle, i'll let you put together all the details. but, needless to say, i've been out of commission for a little while and i'm supposed to be up in the mountains, and yet i'm not. one might ask, "why?" to be honest, i'm not sure "why," but i can guarantee that there is a very good reason "why." you see, there are many life experiences that leave us with the question of "why?" and i'm not claiming to know any answers, but i do believe that there is a most high God that has it all figured out, and i once heard someone say, "you can't plan the ends, and not plan the means." so, when you feel like there is no reason "why," remember that there is someone who is in absolute control of everything, and He works for the good of those who love Him!

Life in the KTM

i know i know, it's been a while since i've blogged--i apologize profusely!!! well, i've been in ktm for alomst a month now, and i've been in south asia for over a month. i've been trying to learn the language and just hanging out with some really cool people. i've also been learning a lot about what it means to make yourself vulnerable, because in a country that is not your own, you are vulnerable! i miss you all and wish you the grace and peace that is provided through Christ!

Delhi

well, training here in delhi is almost over, woohoo! i fly to ktm on the 23rd and i'm ready to get there. it has been wonderful getting to know so many people over here and to feel a sense of family with them. i got the opportunity to go a check out the tibetan woolen market the other day and that was really cool. for some reason i felt at home with the people, which i believe is a gift from the almighty Himself. i wish i could've talked to them more, but b/c of the language barrier i was unable to. there was such a sense of peace in them, but i felt that it was a false sense and once i talked to them a little i could really feel that they were putting up a good fight, but were truly hurting. i'll be lifting them up and i look forward to more opportunities to hang out with these wonderful, beautiful people!

I'm Outta Here!

Well, i'm getting ready to leave on a jet plane (i'm sure that's been used thousands of times, thanks John Denver!). I've been thinking about what it's like to say, "see ya in 2 years!" Let me just tell you, it's hard, and yet exciting all at the same time. I know that things will be different when i get back, and it's tough to leave friends and family behind, but i'm so excited about all of the new friends and family that i will procure along the my journey the next 2 years. Keep checking the blog for pics and updates, sorry it has taken me so long to update, but i'll try to be more consistent! Let me leave you today with the words of a man named Paul: "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." I love everyone!, talk to you soon!

Sadness

well, i've just received an email from pastor of a church just outside of boston, mass that entailed some very sad news. in the spring of 2005 i went on a trip to boston with group of friends to do some work at a church up there. we met many homeless people and had the opportunity to share the love of Christ with them. one of the men we met was a vietnam vet named eddie, who had had a pretty rough go at it. i personally grew to love eddie's spirit in the short time i was there and found myself in deep concern for his salvation. the message i recieved from the pastor of this church informed me that eddie had been found dead in a pool of water. apparently eddie had been on a drinking binge and found himself face up in a pool of water with no way out. i cannot say for sure that eddie did or did not recieve the saving grace that only the father can give, but i can say that i find deep sorrow on this 16th day of december.

The Metro in DC

What's Going On

Well this is the very first time i've ever blogged, so i'm pretty much a novice at this. This blog is a story that will follow me for the next two years while i'm on a journey to share truth with those who desire to listen!