Three Whirlwind Weeks

I got back to California on Saturday after spending three weeks in Springfield, Missouri. It was a great–and busy–time, as my days were full of classes on culture, renewal services, and spending time with old and new friends.

Some HIGHLIGHTS:

– My roommate Laurel Parmley, who is also going to Thailand and has spent two years there working at an orphanage
– Getting to know other new missionaries on their way to the Asia Pacific region

– Getting to know veteran missionaries who have served in Asia

– Learning about Asian culture

– Spending time with friends from college

– Being commissioned! The last night we had a commissioning service. All of the new missionaries sang a special song as a choir (we practiced nearly every day for two weeks), and then people prayed over us. Mark Durene, the missionary under whom I will work in Thailand, prayed for me.
Now I’m off to Thailand for a month to study for my masters degree. Please pray for safe travels, productive studying, and continued building of relationships with Thai friends.