Oh what adventure today has been!
After three days of finding our way through the city, our final test has come. This morning we were blindfolded and taken to an unknown location and told to find our way back. The adventure begins!
Team Paraguay was dropped off in a Spanish neighborhood with nothing but a map to direct us. But never fear- we knew where we were. :) After feeling quite confident about our location, we took the time to work on our Spanish at a near by flea market. Spanish was being spoken everywhere and I found myself not feel nervous but rather excited for the challenge. One food vendor held a Spanish conversation with Naomi and I about her produce. Melons, pinas y tomates are a few of the many fresh produce that added color to the market.
Later, while eating lunch at the Resturante de patio, I told the team "a couple of months from now, we will be eating together in Paraguay". Together we will soon be embarking on a journey of a life time.
But never fear-- God is leading the way.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Living the City Life
Greetings from Chicago!
So this very moment I am sitting at a computer in the library of one of the most beautiful cities out there. Life is good :)
But I guess I better back track a bit and fill you in to how I go here. Sunday morning my dad and I left at 5:50am for the Dulles airport. We found everything ok and said tearful goodbyes as I headed off to my flight alone. While siting for my plane to board, I had an overwhelming feeling of independence which both excited and scared me.
After a bit of a delay I did make it to the O'Hare Airport in Chicago right on time. A handful of other Radical Journey members where there and we headed off to meet the rest of our group. For the remaining part of the day we moved into our pocket sized flat at Jesus People USA (http://www.jpusa.org/) and got to know the other members of our group. JPUSA is a intentional community in Chicago of about 450 residents that shows Christ's light to their brothers and sisters in the city. Their loving and generous hospitality was a wonderful welcome.
For the last three days we have been preparing for our year long journey to come. Usually we have a prayer time with the residents of JPUSA. We have also taken the time to share our faith stories which has been a powerful experience. Today we had the chance to navigate the city of Chicago by our selves in a scavenger hunt which was quite an adventure indeed! :)
It is weird to think that I have only been at orientation for 4 days because the relationships that have formed seem so much more developed. Together we are getting excited to live out God's call in our lives and there is nothing quite more exciting than that!
Looking over this post, I feel like I have left so much out! But unfortunately I have a time limit here and that time is almost up. But in closing I do have one more thing to say. I want to remind you that Christ is at work through the people of Chicago! It is such a blessing to be a part of this group! Thank you again for your continued prayers and support. Love you guys!
So this very moment I am sitting at a computer in the library of one of the most beautiful cities out there. Life is good :)
But I guess I better back track a bit and fill you in to how I go here. Sunday morning my dad and I left at 5:50am for the Dulles airport. We found everything ok and said tearful goodbyes as I headed off to my flight alone. While siting for my plane to board, I had an overwhelming feeling of independence which both excited and scared me.
After a bit of a delay I did make it to the O'Hare Airport in Chicago right on time. A handful of other Radical Journey members where there and we headed off to meet the rest of our group. For the remaining part of the day we moved into our pocket sized flat at Jesus People USA (http://www.jpusa.org/) and got to know the other members of our group. JPUSA is a intentional community in Chicago of about 450 residents that shows Christ's light to their brothers and sisters in the city. Their loving and generous hospitality was a wonderful welcome.
For the last three days we have been preparing for our year long journey to come. Usually we have a prayer time with the residents of JPUSA. We have also taken the time to share our faith stories which has been a powerful experience. Today we had the chance to navigate the city of Chicago by our selves in a scavenger hunt which was quite an adventure indeed! :)
It is weird to think that I have only been at orientation for 4 days because the relationships that have formed seem so much more developed. Together we are getting excited to live out God's call in our lives and there is nothing quite more exciting than that!
Looking over this post, I feel like I have left so much out! But unfortunately I have a time limit here and that time is almost up. But in closing I do have one more thing to say. I want to remind you that Christ is at work through the people of Chicago! It is such a blessing to be a part of this group! Thank you again for your continued prayers and support. Love you guys!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
7 Days and Counting
It's hard to believe that this time next week I will be in Chicago getting ready for an incredible journey! God has prepared me bit by bit for this new step and I am excited to take it with Him.
This was my last Sunday at church-- and what a great experience it was. I felt the community of Harrisonburg Mennonite wrapping their arms around me and affirming my decision. I feel very blessed to have such a supportive body keeping me in their thoughts and prayers.
This next week there are a lot of goodbyes in store. I don't like to think of leaving in a 'goodbye' sort of way, but rather a 'see ya later'. I can't wait till when I can get together with friends and family after my year in Paraguay to exchange laughs once again like not a day passed.
This is all I am going to post for now but so much more exciting events are sure to come!
This was my last Sunday at church-- and what a great experience it was. I felt the community of Harrisonburg Mennonite wrapping their arms around me and affirming my decision. I feel very blessed to have such a supportive body keeping me in their thoughts and prayers.
This next week there are a lot of goodbyes in store. I don't like to think of leaving in a 'goodbye' sort of way, but rather a 'see ya later'. I can't wait till when I can get together with friends and family after my year in Paraguay to exchange laughs once again like not a day passed.
This is all I am going to post for now but so much more exciting events are sure to come!
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