Happy Thanksgiving!

May you remember the blessings the Lord has bestowed upon you!

There are many, many things that I am grateful for! I am thankful for my wonderful family and my marvelous friends. I am thankful for the rain that falls to keep Washington green! I am thankful for all my blessings. I can truly see the hand of God in my life!

What a wonderful time of year this is when we have the chance to remember and give thanks for all our blessings!! I love life and all its joys! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

One month, 26 days!

Is It Time Yet?

Although it has been only two weeks since I learned by departure date, it seems that I've already left. There are still roughly two months until I physically leave, but my mind has already drifted across the ocean! In one of the college courses I am taking this term, we are studying learning styles and effective ways to learn. One section of the textbook is titled "Be Here Now", meaning to be in class both physically and mentally. I am finding it more difficult each day to "be here now" in Vancouver as time draws nearer to drastic change!

Things are slowly coming to a close in preparation for a new beginning! I am finishing up the last few immunizations I need before I leave. I'll be spending a December weekend in Utah for my training session! Boy, am I going to return from that on fire- the fire of anticipation!!

I cannot put into words how excited I am! I am excited to be in a new place, to venture out of Vancouver, to have this grand opportunity to teach English! I am especially excited to spend time with the children of another culture. There are things that I will teach the children, but I know that they will teach me one hundred times what I could ever teach them! Such are the things to look forward to!

Two months, one day!

Start the Countdown!

Hello all!

I have just received my tentative date of departure. As far as I know, I will be leaving on or around 16 January 2008. I am super excited!

Enjoy the week!

Two months, 14 days