Yeah, I used the term. I actually googled it to make sure I used the right spelling...My boyfriend's geekiness might be rubbing off on me.
I am new to this.
I asked Aaron to help me make this blog, for one main reason. I want to blog when I go to India. Exactly six weeks from today, I'll be arriving in Ooty, a town in Southern India, to teach a 6-grade class there. Some of my experiences, discoveries and thoughts that I want to share with friends and family will be posted from now on.
This decision to go to India all by myself for 6 weeks is one of the most sure, God-led decisions I've ever made. Biola University offers the opportunity to complete the last 9 weeks of the student teaching semester overseas, anywhere. It's not a well-promoted program, so I heard about it through one classmate who, in passing, mentioned she was going to China last Fall. I said I'd be interested in going to India and finding out more about it, and she looked doubtful. "Tomorrow is the last day to apply for overseas student teaching in the Spring." I thought, and prayed, then turned in my completed application with a sure heart and steady soul.
I was accepted, and with in a month, given the name of a school in the country I requested: Beautiful India. I'll be teaching 6th grade in a boarding school that is Christian, not by name, but by ownership. I'm flying (in the air for about 23 hours both ways) alone, and living in India for 2 months with people I have not yet met. Teaching 6th grade for the first time is a scary thought, but also utterly exciting.
Preparing for this trip has been bringing up so many things within me so far. God is sifting through my heart with me, growing me in certain ways, and developing in me a deep desire for adventure with Him. Having gone 3 times in the past, I have a heart for this country. The photo above portrays a bit of my love for India, and I know my love for those precious children there will continue to grow over time.
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5 comments:
Em, God is definitely working in you through all this. There's this change that I sense, every time we talk about this journey you're going to be undertaking. You're changing and growing. Sometimes it's really difficult to see His hand in this; but know you're not alone, God is with you and in you, your family is praying for you, your friends... I'm praying for you.
I admire your honesty on this blog and I'm thoroughly impressed that you were able to put a picture on it as well! I also really-really think it's cute that you know what "blogosphere" means! Umm... :-) I love you!
Yay!!
And Aaron Definitely (hahaha, I was writing it as Delani) is a geek, and I think you may be right; he is leaving little smudges of geekiness on you. But it's a good thing, because I want to hear all about your time in Mutha India!
=^_^=I'm gonna miss you while your teaching in India. I'll be praying for safety, health, and etc.......... Other than that I wish you the best time in India and hope to hear from you soon with more details on your journey. God bless your heart and soul for these people=*_*=!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Emily,
I'm glad you sent the blog address. I have it on my contact list. I will definitely use it to guide my prayers for you. Like Arron. I also remind you that God is in charge and will be with you, even if none of us are! Love you.
Granddad
Sorry about misspelling Aaron!
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