Sunday, July 27, 2008

A Day of Rest...where I actually DID rest!

Alright, today I was woken up by the sound of my phone vibrating on the dresser at 6 AM California time-my mother was texting me. After going back to sleep for about 2 hours, I got up, and got ready to leave the house for worship at the Winslow's home church, Westminster OPC in, shock of all shocks, Westminster, CA. I found out, once I started being introduced to the members, that their church also sent a group to Haiti. The Winslow's daughter, Marcie went. After church there was a fellowship lunch for the Winslows and another family, so I talked to a lot of people about how I live in Lancaster, with the Amish people....which was amusing. Hopefully, I'll be able to upload some more pictures while in Prague, but, if not I'll upload them when I get back. And also hopefully I will have figured out how to put the text in between the pictures by then as well.

Tomorrow night, 6PM CA time, our flight takes off for London where we have a 2 hour layover and then on to Prague! We will arrive in Prague on Tuesday and get settled in until Wednesday, when we will stat our VBS with approximately 30 Christian kids in the Sumava mountains. After that, we will head back to the city to worship with the Farniks at their church in Prague. Monday through Friday will be our second week of VBC, this time in the actual city of Prague and that will be with a group of non-Christian kids, so extra prayer would be helpful. I'm not totally sure what we'll be doing on the Saturdays, but hopefully we'll get to see some of the city. We will fly from Prague on Wednesday, the 13th, and get home the same day to LA. From there we will all drive back to Orange County where I will stay the night at the Winslows again, and then fly out in the morning.

Please,please,please, pray for us, we are DEFINITELY going to need it, especially with my Czech language skills being that of a wild monkey.

Pictures....in the air, and on the beach, in CA




























Here are the pictures I have taken so far...









Saturday, July 26, 2008

CALIFORNIA!!!!!!!

Well, I made it! And I didn't get lost in the airports, or forget my luggage anywhere. I'm staying with my team leaders, Mr. amd Mrs. Winslow at their house in Orange County California. Once I found Mrs. Winslow at the baggage claim, which was a bit difficult because I didn't know what she looked like, we ran some errands and then came back to their house and made dinner. After devotions, we went to the beach and got some ice cream. Here are some pictures I took today while on random planes and the beach. Well, they're not here yet, but I'll figure out a way to get them here!

Now boarding!

Well, I'm getting ready to go to the Phadphia airport where I will fly to Santa Ana CA to meet my team. Please pray for the safety of my flight and that the team would mesh together well. Next time I post I'll be in Prague!!!!!

Cya'll!!!!!!

Monday, July 14, 2008

Prepare for Takeoff!!!

I'm starting to pack my clothes and getting the last of my support together, not to mention getting really excited! I leave on the 26th for Los Angeles, and then after a few days there, I will go to Prague! I'll be posting on this blog while in Prague as often as possible to keep everyone updated. In case anyone didn't know, I'll be there for about 3 weeks teaching VBS in Prague. Hopefully, I will be able to post pictures as well while in Prague, but I'm not sure as of yet. The days until I leave are becoming shorter, and I am absolutely bouncing off the walls!!! Prayers are definitely needed and wanted, so please, feel free!