Overwhelmed

There has been a lot going on, in and around me the past several days. Almost too much for me to really get it all out in words right now. So I am sharing a link with you that you can read that will really speak to whats been going on.

http://avalanchelove.tumblr.com/

That is the link to my friend Connie's blog. We are in South Africa together and learning and growing together as the "Americans"

Please continue to be praying! Praying for rest and more of the Lord's joy and strength. I am missing home a lot today. I got to talk to my mom and stepdad on the phone today and cried! I have almost been gone for two weeks, which is the longest I have ever been away from my family so it is just hard. I am also missing my house church friends more than they will ever know. This past year they have become more than just friends but my family. I miss getting to see them every week and just be filled with love by them. I am so grateful for email and just getting encouraged by them and reminded that they are praying for me and thinking about me.

This week we have been talking about thankfulness. I am thankful for my family, for the friends that have become my family and for the little things, like mexican food and dr. pepper! Even though I miss those things I am thankful for the opportunities and the lessons I am learning here.

love to all of you! Check Facebook for new pictures =)