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!