A little something for my Ireland supporters:
Fall of '09 and all of 2010 has been an exciting, challenging, and somewhat difficult year for me.
Starting with living in Little Rock I came to realize more time I had to read God's word, but still struggled being away from some of my family and friends back Home (Tulsa,OK.) God showed me His love, I learned to love like I've never felt love before. With this love I was able to love others. Even though I grew up going to church my whole life, going to retreats, camps every summer, volunteering with any opportunity that was given, and of course other missions trip. Having a terrific family that loved me, I still felt something missing.
I realized for the first time going on the trip to Ireland how much I would always say I would do something for Him, but would get scared or try to "forget" about it. I learned more things about me this summer then I ever had before. I feel I have a new testimony to share with others especially young girls struggling that I never even realized could be how I reach out to others. It's very hard for me to write down, but you can always ask me! My testimony may be shocking, unreal, and even depressing. But it's my life and that's why God put me here so I may be able to help others!
This isn't the only thing I learned going on this trip. There are so many people out there that are so confused about who they are and what to believe. I wish I could now just go out there and start something for people to find out who they really are and God's purpose for them. I sure learned my purpose in life and that's to serve Him some day out on the missions field.
My future goals
Since I've graduated from high school this past school year I didn't know where I would end up for sure. I had my ideas, but I never had a 100% definite answer for anyone. Sad to say I still don't have it 100%, but I'm praying hard and hope God will help me every step of the way! As some of you know I decided to take my first semester off to get things situated and work so that I'm ready for all that great expenses for college!
One thing I know for sure is, I plan to move back to Tulsa in January. This is a def. thing that is going to happen, only thing is I don't know where I will live yet. I'm planing to get a car in October and go visit Tulsa the last week! I figured I will only be needing a place for 5 months considering I plan to work at New Life Ranch all of next summer and when I'm back in town on weekends I can stay with a friend!
You probably want to know why January and not just go now. Well, one I don't have more then enough money if I get an apartment with a friend, two don't have a car of my own, three by January I will have enough money saved up to have more options!
For college: I'm on the waiting list for College of Ozark in Missouri, but if I don't get in this Spring or next fall I will do TCC for two years and transfer to OSU.
My degree: I want to major in Elementary Education which could lead to teaching in different countries for missions or just here in the states as well! Being a teacher is putting all that I've enjoyed doing over the years of my jobs to one thing. I'm excited, but not in any rush. All up to God and His timing!
Thank you so much everyone for your help and prayers!
In God's Hands,
Kristi
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