c a r e F R E E d: q&a

I am asked many of the same questions being back in America. How was China? What did you learn? Do you like the food? Can you speak Chinese? But more importantly...what did you learn? That's a tough question. I've tried to gather my thoughts. I ran across an old journal of mine from my last semester at Auburn. I read through all of my thoughts and doubts as I considered a year in China.

Would God provide the money for me to go?

Would he give me friends?

Is China really his plan for me?

Would I even be good at living in China?

If there's one thing I've learned, it's that the Lord is faithful and he is good. He has proven himself to me over and over.

I've also learned to continually show him thanks for his faithfulness. When things are good and bad, I can choose to go ahead and thank him. I am thankful that he's the one in control, not me. His plan was for me to spend the last year in China, not mine. His plan is for me to return for another year, not mine! He's pushed me and stretched me and I'm thankful for it.

Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

I cannot believe my time at home is almost coming to an end. I have about a week and a half left before I leave again. I feel like I've been going nonstop seeing friends and family and catching up with my community here. I am overwhelmed by the support and encouragement that everyone has shown. So many people have shown interest in my last year in China and asked questions about everything!