Post-grad

Well it's official I have been graduated from Moody Bible Institute for almost a month. The reality of being done with school after 18 years still has not sunk in. Perhaps, it will seem real when the leaves begin to change and everyone else returns to school. Although, I am returning to a school--just not for my own education. In less than two months I will be in Kandern, Germany serving as a Resident Assistant at Black Forest Academy. BFA is a Christian, international, English-speaking boarding school for missionary children. Quite the mouthful to say! Although I'm not exactly sure what my daily routine will be I know it will involve loving on, serving, and discipling high school girls!

There is much preparation before I move my life to Germany. Right now I am in the midst of raising financial support. All staff members at BFA are supported. This allows the cost of education to be drastically lower for missionary families. The first week of June I spent my time at Greater Europe Mission orientation. They are my sending agency. They really know how to care for and encourage their missionaries! It was a long, exhausting week but many questions were answered. I was able to meet many staff members who had previously served at BFA or sent their children to the school. It was exciting to hear their stories and confirmed and grew my passion even more to work with these wonderful students!

I am currently at 50% of my support. My time in Germany begins July 31st. I need to be at 90% to buy my plane ticket. I have been so humbled at the amount of support that has come in so far. It's amazing to see the body of believers come together to support this ministry. I am trusting and praying in faith that the Lord would continue to provide.

On a different note- I'm in Chicago nannying for the month of June. Beach days, navy pier, arts/crafts...they keep me busy! I love this family....even the days when the kids really know how to stretch me:) I am living with a couple from my church and it has proved to be a great fit. Time seems to go faster and faster each day and before I know it I will be back in Ohio then on to Germany.

Keep up with my journey if you like and I will try to post fairly regularly!