Victory...

Just want you all to know the money that was stolen from me has been replaced two fold and then some. Praise the Lord! I'm so excited but excuse me if I'm not surprised. This is what happens when we give God room! (wisdom passed down to me by my stateside pastor) Now, there is financial security if I need to go to the doctor and I can speak of the Father with ease to the two host families I will be spending time with this month as they ask me how my first few weeks in France has been. The war is not over I know but today we definately have the victory!
We have a "Kid's Play In English" week as well as a VBS coming up this month. Pray the Lord would be with us as we plan these things and as we love and share with these children.
On a personal note, I'm going to the Louvre on Sunday because it's free to get in...art causes me to meet with God and I'm so excited to encounter Him in the beauty I will see!

Where Do I Begin...

It seems as though one of the places the Lord leads me to the most is the one where I have to make the choice to believe Him over my emotions. As most of you know last week was a little rough for me. My wallet was stolen and I lost about 200 euros...He has already replaced almost all of it through both Americans and new French friends who are letting me work as their 'au pair' for a week. It creates easy opportunity here to explain why I am not freaking out about it. More importantly, I became pretty sick last week and just when I think I have recovered...it returns, whatever 'it' is. I'm having stomach problems that lead to fever and pain and am not excited about going to the doctor here but might have no choice. Today though, the emotions of being tired and sick to my stomach just made me want to come home. My emotions tell me there is much to great a mission to accomplish by staying here without language skills or close friends. It was just then He so tenderly reminded me that I must make the choice to believe His call, power, unfailing love, and beautiful dream for me here. I humbly return to the nail of confirmation when He provided with such haste and abundance before I left to know I am meant to be here now. This does not remove the emotion unfortunately; it does however remove Satans power to control me by it. It also changes its lasting affects on my heart. I think of the missionaries, stateside families, and individuals I know who have pursued for the cause of Christ well beyond what I have experienced and I praise the Lord for their inspiration and example. PRAY FOR YOUR MISSIONARIES! This update is kind of heavy but I will add some fun pictures very soon! I love you all!

My first time in Paris! After riding the train and the metro and walking a really long way my new friend Kortney and I saw the Eiffel Tower, The Arch de Triumph, the Seine and two beautiful museums...we couldn't afford to go in of course ;o)  

The door to my little tiny flat...which I love! 

Me and my sister at the airport, right before I took off! 

The Miracle Continues!!

I recieved an $1,800.oo check from someone in Ohio who wished so much to remain anonymous that I don't even know who it is. More miraculous...I don't know anyone in Ohio! I recieved $500.oo from a woman who has saved for a long time and made a serious sacrifice to give me this gift. I went to a bar-b-que to spend time with some friends and left with $235.oo The list goes on and on as the total provision was almost $9,000 in 24 hours. I love how powerful and creative God is. Also, my visa is being hand deliverd to me this evening...yes, a day and a half before I leave. That is a huge answer to prayer as well. I love you all so much and appreciate your support and prayers more then you could ever know. My plane leaves this Thursday at 5:30p.m....please pray for safe traveling...I will send you pics when I get there.

The city of Lille...just to give you a taste! 

Miracles!!!!

As you probably know, a couple of days ago my financial support needs changed pretty drastically. Thus presenting the possibility of me not being able to go as scheduled. With everything I am I asked Him^ for a miracle! There was no reservation or hesitation in that! Then I asked everyone else to ask for a miracle!!! Tonight, the miracle began...The Lord put it on my friend Jen's hear to sell a VERY expensive guitar He^ had blessed her with. (We're talking thousands here) This evening He^ asked her to support me with that money. Two sweet young ladies that I know obediently followed the Lord's leading to not only support me $25.oo a month each, but to network and help me reach beyond my resources! Upon hearing what the Lord was doing he lead yet another amazing young lady to write me a $50.00 check right on the spot. (College age mind you) As if that weren't enough...a new a passionate Christian friend of mine named Ben, felt like his parents might be potential supporters and will be discussing it with them. Please continue to pray the Lord would move and arrange situations...leading people to give and provide with haste and abundance! Pray the guitar would sell for way more then it's worth! Pray He will continue to bless those who have already given and lead my friends parents and other people who hear about it to participate in this ministry!

Pray! Pray! Pray!