A Door Stands Open...

Greetings!

If you are reading this--my first attempt at a blog--it is because you have been used by God in some way, shape or form, to bring me to this place that He has ordained in His loving plan. You probably are already aware that the Lord has called me to serve Him in Cambodia through the avenue of teaching English to university students and building friendships that will hopefully, lead to opportunities to shine the Father's light in dark places. The door stands wide open before me, partly because of how He has used people, just like yourself, to inspire me, convict me, encourage me, support me, pray for me, teach me, hold me accountable, and walk with me in this temporal life. I hope that this blog will bring glory to His name and encourage your heart to continue following after Him!

On July 26th, 2010 I will, Lord willing, fly to Colorado where I will meet the other new team members (two single girls) and begin some initial cultural training. That training will be followed by an ESL training course which we will do in Vietnam. When that is finished, my teammates and I will join the rest of our team in Cambodia. Currently there are two couples and one very cute baby.

My Team Director, as it turns out, is an excellent photographer! He graciously allowed me to post some of his photos here in order to give you (and me!) a little taste of what's to come. I'm sure you'll enjoy the photos as much as I have. *Thanks, Vandenn*

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. I will be living, teaching and serving in "PP" for two years.

I love this photo. The palace is in the background, an afterthought. God loves the rich and the poor equally.

All I can say in response to this photo is, "Hmmm, okay. Good to know, good to know!"

Christmas time at one of the local fellowships. I like the costumes!

A bit of French colonialism architecture coming through.

Cutest wedgie ever!

I can't wait to meet my students! I'll be teaching English at a university for two years.

If you would like to lift me up, my greatest needs right now are:

1) To meet the 70% of my support deadline by June 15th (which comes to roughly $13,000)

2) Staying focused and diligent in my preparations, turning neither to the left nor to the right (or just not going at all!)

3) That He would give me His eyes for the people of Cambodia

Thank you for partnering with me in this journey and joining in this blessing. I look forward to seeing and reporting all His great works!

"I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own. It is not for a man to direct his steps."