still a local yocal

I would love to update you on the beautiful scenery of S.A...but unfortunately, I can only fill you in on the changing temperature of Baltimore. I was fully aware that signing up for this life meant all kinds of struggle; I don't think I was aware that the struggle could be hardest before I could have a chance to leave.

As I daily wade through the zigzags of the visa process, I'm comforted by so many good Psalms. That shepherd boy really was a poet, eh? 16:8-11 says:

I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken (not even by maddening officials who only communicate via email and each email seems to contradict the last one)

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body will rest secure, because you will not abandon me (even if I feel abandoned by all of my friends who are already frolicking/serving in their cool new places all over the world),

You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.

I'm tempted to be confused and distraught by this 3-8 week holdup, but the plan for my life has been made clear. I was created to bring glory to an Almighty God, with every step of my day. THIS I can do on my way to any destination!

Please Pray for the Visa process!