Well, it is already March...as some eagerly count down the remaining days of the school year; I join but with some apprehension. Though nothing is concrete as of yet, there is a very slim possibility that I will return to the tundra for a 4th year.
My mind and heart have been whirling with conflicting emotions, and anxiety, wondering what God has in store for me next. I feel led to pursue missions and have been working on the application process with Wycliffe Bible Translators. The opportunity landed in my lap, and many doors have opened up; with God's timing. At the same time, this is home now, and the goodbyes will be hard.
I am nearly to the end of the Wycliffe application process; having completed the application, an informal interview, a Bible knowledge assessment, an interview with my home church pastor, and several papers. I'm hoping for a decision of membership by March 19th. From there I will work with a pre-field Rep. to determine how to gather sponsorship and budgeting etc.
There are currently 2 Special Education positions available in Africa; one in Cameroon and one in Tanzania (my first pick). Today feelings of hesitation and questioning have been replaced with feelings of excitement and eager anticipation. I've spent the day doing some more paperwork and calculating as well as researching Tanzania. The pictures I've seen of the city and the beach/resort area near the school are surreal. LOL--going from sub-zero temperatures to 90's and along the ocean and having trees; even thoughts of being able to shop or go out to eat if I want are unreal....what about no snow??? Won't that be different?
Not much else happening here right now....
A few prayer requests:
1. God's will is done regarding acceptance with Wycliffe
2. Decisions regarding my contract for next school year
3. If accepted to Wycliffe, my field placement and support.
Have a wonderful weekend!!
