DaNang

DaNang baby! That’s right…I am finally in DaNang! The flight from Ho Chi Minh to DaNang took only an hour but it felt like 10. I was so anxious to get here and even clapped a little bit when we landed. After a quick trip from the airport I had arrived to my sweet house. Later that night we met up with Jeremiah and Pedro for some delicious Pho….good end to the day.

The next morning we woke up and went to DIF or (DaNang International Fellowship). As we were arriving so were our fellow teammates. It felt so nice to be reunited with the whole city team again! I was also greeted with a warm welcome from friends I had met last year. After church we went to our pastor’s house for lunch and throughout the meal I kept looking around thinking this was going to all end soon. It made me excited when I reminded myself that, this year, my time in DaNang wouldn’t end after the weekend.

The day had been so great, hanging out with friends and eating delicious food….it seemed like nothing could ruin the day. Everything changed around 7 when a scream came from Lily’s bedroom. Apparently as she was getting something from her bed, her foot had brushed against the most ginormous spider we had ever seen. We were all hysterical at the sight of the stinking thing. If someone had been taping it, they would have been rolling on the floor with laughter. As one person would leave to get the Raid or some food (since we had not eaten dinner yet) the other two would keep watch like it was our prisoner. After debating about what to do about it, since none of us wanted to get close, we finally picked up the phone and called Pedro. It seemed like ages for him to get here but when he did the spider was dead in seconds.

From this experience I have begun to change my view on cockroaches. Yes, I think I will be paralyzed for a few seconds when I see one but they die after a few shots of Raid…spiders on the other hand do not! Fortunately after an intense yarp (read backwards) session we were all able to sleep well.

It is noon today and so far nothing has happened and I will continue to yarp nothing will but only time will tell.

We had a girls day before I left...tea in San Juan

Jackie and Jeff's wedding!!! Yes there was even line dancing!

I guess the person we rent from really likes wild animals. You can't tell from these pics but the place is awesome. It has four floors and a pretty cool hang out spot on the roof. (Pics from the roof to come...it was raining today)

Back In Vietnam!!!

Hey all, just wanted to give a quick update...I am back in Vietnam and excited to see what this year holds. I flew in August 19th and have been in Ho Chi Minh for a day in a half. Even though my time in Ho Chi Minh is short, it has been great! When I arrived at the airport I was greeted by my friends Phuong and Oanh. I think everyone at the airport was wondering what I was doing there and were even more shocked to see me greeted with screams as the girls ran up to me. The next day I took a drive with Phuong around town....it was so nice to be back on a motorbike again! I was then picked up by my friend Thien who took me to lunch. Our friend Toan met us later and we spent the next few hours catching up on what we had been up to in the past two months. It was so nice to be back with them again and although I am sad to leave them as I head up to Da Nang, I know we will stay in touch.

Today my anticipation of getting to my new city will end at 4 when I land in Da Nang! I cannot wait to update you on how the next ten months go.

I also want to take the time right now to thank all of you. I cannot even tell you how thankful and blessed I am to have you supporting me. This summer showed me just how He is moving at home as well. I was completely overwhelmed by the support I received from my church and my friends. I could not have asked for me from all of you. So thank you! I ask now that you continue your support in pr*yer as well. He is ready to move but the Enemy has such a strong hold that He will try everything in His power to keep the Father from moving. This will come in attacks against the team, health issues, culture shock etc. but I am so confident none of this has to happen. In pr*yer, the Father will be faithful.

Check back for more updates!