Pressies!

I received lots of gifts this week. Made me feel all loved and missed! My momma (not my biological mother, my momma is way cooler! ;) sent me some yummy hot chocolate drinks. I had the white chocolate one last night and it was delicious. Papa Bear and Val sent me cd's of music and church services which were very cool and oreo cookies! YUMMY!! Everyone commented on me being so popular as i had mail every day of the week and had a new letter or parcel to open.
I read the most amazing book the other day ( i read it in one day) called 'Taming the Tiger - The story of a real kung-fu artist'. The guys story is incredible! He went through a lot as a child that would be called honourable in China but he was basically abused viciously by his family and shifted about from pillar to post. He became the gratest kung-fu expert and believed that the only God was the God within himself. He ended up in jail and all sorts of madness happened including FINDING JESUS!! YAAY!!! Then it goes on to say how God changed him and used him, even in the jail cell. Then when he got out he thought he had it sussed! Many of us go through that stage dont we? We think we know it all and everything is rosey then we look back and see we left God waaay back there! Anyways you gotta read it to hear what happened, its amazing!

Homesick

Been a rollercoaster of a week. Time out was great and the school had a blast. I did some fun activities with the kids and got an opportunity to just love them and get to know them. Thats probably the best part of being here for me. Im not big into the activities but being able to speak into so many childrens lives just by being there for them is a great blessing and one i know i dont deserve.
My mother has been causig some upset at home so those who pray - i would greatly value your prayers as she doesnt know Christ but needs him and needs him soon before its too late! This has sent my emotions a bit mental this week. At first i was strengthened and could feel Gods peace which got me through the first few days but right now i just want to go home! I feel like the bad daughter being here and i would go home right now if i could. I have nobody here i can talk to about it which makes it all feel a million times worse. If Sandra was here then i would talk to her. The next few days i will be looking after her lil doggy so maybe that will offer some comfort.

Fusion!!! WOOP WOOP!!!

Fusion rocked again tonight! We had a master chef competition and the kids had an absolute ball! We made banners to cover the walls too on a big piece of fabric with fabric crayons and it looks amazing! The children there really enjoy it and they stayed focused when Waldir did the God slot. He spoke on the rooster crowing and reminding Peter instantly about what he had just done. Sometimes God sets things in our paths like a rooster crowing to remind us of what we are doing so we stop and get back on His path.
Stayed with Bryony and her sis Jane last night. We went to Jack and Alisons for dinner and a quiz night with worship at the end. brill night. Im gonna miss those nights as they were amazing fun and i was free to worship and talk about whatever God laid on my heart. Its nice being in the company of people like minded who are open to challenges but also quite happily make a fool of themselves for a laugh too. Bryony goes to Spain dor a weeks holiday then to South Africa with her soccer team to minister for two weeks before going back home to New Zealand. Pray for her and the girls protection and also for good health.

American children!

Are by far the WORST children in the universe! They genuinely make me want to rip my ears off so i dont need to hear their whiney voices anymore! We have a bunch of them in just now and they are the rudest kids i have ever met. Everything people hate about America is in these kids! Im not pulling your leg! They are the most obnoxious bunch ever and they think they rule the universe! I cant wait until they are gone!

Nightmares again! FUSION!!!!

Last night i had more nightmares and only got two hours sleep. Thats pretty pants and it was the scariest thing ever! I went to Sandra who is the kinda pastor type person here and she prayed in my room.
FUSION!!!!!!!!!!! Was brilliant last night. We had 13 young kids between 11 -15 and it was a great laugh. Jen has taken it over as it used to be called 'Dont Miss It!' (pants name!) and there was no talk of God in it but she has changed it to Fusion and has a 20 minute 'God slot' at the end. Kinda like refuel! Very cool!
Was supposed to practice on the drums but they have been taken down ready to go to the Big joining of the churches where ive to play!

Out of place

Bryony has gone (she was here for the summer) and now i feel out of place. Its strange but i know God has planned for this. I dont know His plan but i sure wish i did. Its amazing how in a place so full of people, one can feel alone.
I spent most of my free time today up on my roof. The weather has been incredible so i spent some quality time with my Lord. He made it clear to me that if He controls the very movement of the leaves on the trees then how much more is He in control of my life. It was very comforting because the best place for anyone to be is in the palm of His hand.
I went mountain biking and climbed upa big hill a few days ago with one of the instructors (Mark VB). IT was an amazing day that i almost missed out on. I didnt want to go when i realised a big bunch of guys were going but in the end they all chickened out and Bryony came up with Mark to let me know. It was an amazing day. It was raining and i was filthy after the bike ride but it was definately a good day. Chatting with Mark was nice. He is a very decent guy and i could have serious conversations as well as daft ones with him which was good.
Bryony was the coolest person here. I dont even think she realises how amazing a person she is. She is very funny and very real and i already miss her a great deal. I could relax easier when she was there. I dont know why really. I guess im always like that. When i think back to Falkirk i pretty much always have been that way havent i? I feel confortable when theres someone i can relate to or someone i feel secure around. I dont know how to word it. I dont like large groups of people. It overwhelms me at times but i can relax better when theres someone nearby i trust. Does that make sense?
Now i am totally rambling!
There are some lovely people here and i can see God is doing something but i dont know where my place is. Ive only been here three and a bit weeks so i should really give myself a bit more time to settle. I have Gods peace thankfully. God is amazing! I love the way He always listens when we pray and is always eager to spend time with us.

The Dungeon!!!

DUN DUN DUUUUUUUUUN!!! Yup i did it! I managed to stay a whole evening in a proper dungeon! Me, bryony and her sis stayed over in the castle dungeon that Jane works in. We had dinner in a cool hall firstly with two people who were good fun and went to church with Jane but they didnt stay over. It was class!