Where In the World Am I Going?

Yes it is true!
This fall I am heading out once again, only this time I am going a bit farther...about 10 hours more by plane, to INDIA!!

I will be leaving sometime in the beginning of September, staying for six months, and working with the organization, Freedom Firm (FF).

FF seeks to eliminate child prostitution in India by rescuing minor girls, providing effective rehabilitation, and prosecuting the perpetrators of sex trafficking.

While in India my job will be to be friends with the girls in the aftercare program, love them, model Jesus, and help them with their bead making business.

I am extremely excited and extremely nervous, and even though I have feelings of, "What the heck am I doing?", I am confident in Jesus' guidance. I have been trusting and waiting, and this is where God has lead me. No insecurities or fears are going to stop me from doing what my Lord has so clearly called me to do. I have never realized how important confirmation from God could be until now. Until my flesh and human mind have tried to tell me this is too extreme, too different, too unpleasing to my parents. I thank my Father in Heaven for overcoming my flesh and mind, for overcoming this world and the things that are in it.

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
John 16:33

I thank you for your love for me, oh Lord. I love you and will try with my heart, soul, mind, and strength to do so more each day.

Hakuna Matata

Here's the Plan...

...Starting with Afghanistan.

I was once told to learn something about everywhere, and everything about somewhere.

I believe this is a very good idea and can help with the beginning of new friendships. I have not decided on the country I want to learn everything about yet...but that will come. In the mean time, I am starting to learn something about everywhere.


To make it organized I am doing it in alphabetical order, and the first country goes to...

AFGHANISTAN!!!
Whoot! Whoot!

Here is what I know:
Country: Afghanistan
Capitol: Kabul (pronounced, "cobble")
Something Interesting: Buzkashi is Afghanistan's national sport. In English it simply translates to "goat grabbing."


So now I am prepared. The next time I meet someone from Afghanistan I will have something to talk about (or ask them about because buzkashi is something I don't get all the way). =) At least to begin.
You can learn along with me if you so desire. I will be posting the different countries and the info. about them, or you can do it on your own. I hope you will take the challenge and be as excited as I am!





Hakuna Matata