Memories part 1

I decided to share my story of the bear. But there is more to it than just the bear. I thougt it would be fun to share with you my whole experience This post is dedicated to Hemp, and Avie! What great memories! I hope you all enjoy the story. I tried to give those of you who aren't familiar with New Tribes missions training some background. I hope you enjoy. (sorry I can't find my pictures.)

In fall of 2005 my husband and I decided to continue our training with New Tribes Mission. Only we decided to head to the Canada campus as it was actually closer than the Missouri campus.
In our first year we learned about culture, tribal missions, relationships, and many more things. Part of our training the first year was Jungle Camp. We had to design a house out of green house plastic, screen, poles, and duct tape. Along with planning meals for the whole month, without being able to go to the store or leave "jungle camp." We had 2 weeks to build and then we lived in it for 4 works. It was fun, challenging, different, and hard all at the same time. During the 4 weeks, all us ladies, (single and married) went on a 2 day hike in the Bruce Peninsula National Park on the Georgian bay in Canada. We took off from Jungle camp first thing in the morning. (the only time we were allowed to leave "jungle camp") We stopped to have breakfast at a very interesting restaurant called Top Noch. The dining are had a disco ball, a HUGE buffalo head, and a chandelier. The food was pretty good despite the decorations!
While eating, one of the guys that came with us, started telling us that we did need to be careful about the Mississauga rattle snakes, and what to do, blah, blah, blah, I didn't hear much more after that! I started flipping out!! I have hated, let me restate that, HATED!! snakes for as long as I can remember. I decided it would be wise to let them know that I had a phobia of snakes. He wasn't really sure what to tell me. So we all headed out for the Bruce Trail.
More to come on the next post!

Renewed Passion

I sat in church last week taking communion, thinking about what a precious gift I've been given with Christ dying on the cross for my sins. Then the Lord brought to my mind the thousands of tribal people all over the world who haven't had a chance to hear of God's love and grace. Those that will die before they ever have a chance to hear. They live everyday in fear of evil spirits. Why don't they know yet? Because they haven't been told!! Some have asked for the God talk, but are still waiting years later, since their are not enough missionaries. I can't imagine doing anything else with my life, to have a part in the Gospel of Christ reaching to the uttermost parts of the earth. Since Jim and I have been raising our support for over a year and we are only at 27%, I've gotten caught up in every day life, forgetting why we are going. Thank you Lord for renewing my passion for missions! I'm so glad I serve a God who knows what he is doing even when I don't understand!

25 Random Things...

So here it goes. Thought this might help you get to know me more. If you feel like a challenge, try doing it yourself!
25 Random things about me.
1. I've never lived in one house for more than 3 years.
2. I've lived in 6 states(Oregon, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, North Carolina, and Michigan) and Canada.
3. I love bike riding, but hardly ever get too.
4. Sometimes wonder if I was born in the wrong decade.
5. I had to redo first grade.
6. I was home schooled from first grade(second time) on.
7. I finished 1 1/2 years of High School in 3 weeks so I could go to Bible School.
8. My husband was the first person I kissed and it was only a month before our wedding.
9. I got to do things in high school (go to a concert) that my older sister NEVER got to do! Thanks Tina and Jodi!!
10. I hate playing dodge ball.
11. I would love to go sky diving.
12. I love to bake.
13. I love to down hill ski, but haven't in over 9 years.
14. Volley Ball is my favorite sport to play.
15. I Learned how to play soccer when I was 22.
16. I have a condition in my legs called Lymphedema, had it since birth.
17. Excited to live in Indonesia.
18. I have a short attention span.
19. My most favorite job before being a mom, was being a car porter at a Car dealership.
20. When I was 14 I had a white and brown rabbit named Boganvia.
21. I have a phobia of snakes.
22. I've had a run in with a black bear.
23. I love sugar and carbs but can't eat it anymore due to having Hypoglycemia.
24. The sound of nails clicking or being bitten drive me nuts.
25. Can't stand it when windshield wipers are going, the windshield isn't wet and they make a weird noise.