there's more to be heard than what your ears can hear.

Have you ever thought about your passion? What do you enjoy? I'm not talking about sitting on the computer checking your facebook all day, or texting and phoning your friends constantly. But rather the one (or two, maybe even three) things that stop your world. The something that floats your boat.

A few weeks ago I received an email from my mom, and in bold letters what did it say? .. "What is your passion" three times over and over again. This easy no brainer question hasn't left my mind since. That was when I found myself thinking deep. A harsh reality has now struck me, and struck me hard when I realized that I feel there truly is nothing I completely and whole heartedly am passionate about.

Yes I love people, and enjoy helping them out in any way I possibly can. If I bring a smile to their face and they just so happen to laugh a time or two along the way, then that just seems to be an extra bonus. But that's not something I can do when sitting at home alone and bored. It's not something I can do when I need to take a breather and want to be alone. It's not something I can do to pass the time. The internet is a handy gadget and a way of life these days. However, I find myself consumed by status updates and photos being uploaded daily. Too much of my life is wasted away clicking and scrolling.

I suppose there is no real point to this post other than to ask for you to pray for me and that I would find what my passion is. Pray that I find something that I'm not only good at, but also love doing. Some have cooking, others have reading, photography, an instrument, but what do I have and not only that, what do I love?

It's good for me to be surrounded by people with solid passions because it has now caused me to ask myself this question.

If you're anything like me, then I encourage you to ask yourself the same question my mom asked me, and that is "What is your passion?" If you're unsure as I am, go to God with it and ask Him. Incase you've forgotten, He's always there ready and willing to answer at any minute, every second of the day.

"Surround yourself with people who will challenge you. If God puts a dream in you, by all means go for it - but on that journey, don't lose sight of Him. Seek wise counsel then evaluate it against what God called you to do. Always keep tomorrow in mind, but don't lose sight of today, and be okay with failing."

One month and two days ago, I arrived on a plane from Cincinnati following God's will for my life. Stepping out in faith as I wander into the unknown of what is yet to come. Unsure if I had the funds to live off for the next year of my life and living each day on a hope and a prayer.

I now stand here on the other side of this dream in which I'm living, joyful, hopeful and feeling undeserving by the blessings each and everyday. I'm falling more and more in love with God everyday and can feel his presence around me all the time. I feel at peace by the little insights He has/is revealing to me and am overwhelmed by the love that is being poured out from God through others to me. The genuine care the people here have for me blows my mind. God is truly working here in this country, in this church, and in myself as well.

Thank you for your love, support and prayers. They mean the world to me and I am so grateful for them, and for you.

all i see is green.

I received my visa about two weeks ago (finally) via the great UPS!! Today, I sit thousands of miles away from home in my new room at my new home. Saying goodbye was the hardest thing I’ve ever in my life had to do. Poor Jennah (my oldest niece) was crying so hard her little body was shaking. Tears flowed rapidly most of Monday evening, and even harder at the airport when I said goodbye to the parents. Never could I have imagined it being as hard and utterly depressing, yet exciting as it was.

But now, I am HERE!! I made it, through all the many ups and downs of this process. I feel I have conquered something great. Something new. I am just as thrilled and excited as I am completely terrified. Although I am a very independent person, never have I lived on my own. I have never had to manage my money in a way to live off. Luckily though I am good at stretching my dollars (or I guess pounds now). I feel intimidated. Beginning something at the bottom of the stairwell, looking up. I’m thankful for being in a place where so far I feel comfortable to ask questions and ask for help. It will be good. Maybe hard at times, but good on many levels.

I sit down with the two pastors of VCD for the first time this afternoon. We’ll be talking about the internship and what it entails. I am highly nervous for the internship. Basically because I don’t want to look a fool. There’s a lot to think about and focus on. But it’s good to be uncomfortable, allows room to stretch and grow. I am thrilled!!

I’d love your continued prayers, and please let me know if there’s anything I can be praying over you as well.

Be a blessing!!