Bonjour!
It's been a while since I've posted on here, and (to be perfectly honest) I wanted to get some more news & info about my trip before I gave anybody the link. But as of today, I'll be linking this page to my Facebook page, so everybody can have access to it. I'll try to update it with pictures once a week while I'm overseas, but we'll see how that goes!
As for all my continued supporters, I am SO grateful to you all! I haven't gotten my thank-you notes out yet (all my addresses aren't accessible on my new computer yet), but hopefully I'll be able to get them out by the end of the week!
Speaking of which, I have my new computer!! I'd been using my dad's laptop since my last one evilly and unexpectedly bit the dust around Thanksgiving, but it wasn't going to be able to brave the trip to another country. However, thanks to the help of my church family, I'm typing this post on the hardy computer that I'm taking with me--which is great, because I'll be able to email home and turn in homework while overseas.
Another important update (that apparently I've failed to mention to quite a number of people!) is the fact that my trip has been postponed! The missionaries that I'm working with have a conference in the beginning of March, so I'm going towards the middle of March now instead, the weekend of the 20-22. Not sure what the date on that is, but I'll let you know when I find out!
I've gotten all my vaccinations now. Who knew that you could get the Typhoid vaccination in a pill? It's cheaper than the shot, and only 4 pills lasts 5 years! Of course, you need to refrigerate it so the Typhoid organism doesn't die. Which led to this interesting conversation at our house:
Bekah (opens the fridge): What am I hungry for?
Me: Well, there's some typhoid in the back.
Bekah (blanches): No thanks.
Never thought we'd keep a biohazard on the top shelf! Before I go, I wanted to share this question by Francis Chan that really convicted me the other day:
“Has your relationship with God changed the way you live your life?”
I want to encourage you to think about that today. Is the way you live your life a direct result of the Holy Spirit's leading, or because you were brought up under Southern hospitality? So often we mistake friendliness for godliness. Living the Golden Rule is awesome, but at the end of the day, men aren't saved by a polite smile or a good deed. They are saved by the transformational power of the Holy Spirit.
Have you been transformed? How? What about your life looks unnatural to unbelievers? What about your life would totally fall apart if God didn't come through? Would you be able to get through your day without relying on God?
I think that's it for now...feel free to comment, message or email me
with questions or advice! Also, if you're interested in committing to be
a prayer partner for me, I'd really appreciate it! Let me know (my
email is sahelt (at) liberty.edu)
Au revoir!
XO Sarah
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