To the friends, family, and random passersby who read this blog–
I have accepted my invitation to serve as an English teacher in Namibia from August 2010 – December 2012. I feel a multitude of emotions about the future—excitement, fear, hope, longing, peace. I see the experience ahead as one filled with Light. I look forward to sharing it with you. You can follow my new adventures here:
Here is a passage that I feel best illuminates what’s in store:
Where can I go from your spirit?
Or where can I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, you are there;
if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.
If I take the wings of the morning
and settle at the farthest limits of the sea,
even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me fast.
Psalm 139:7-10
I pray we will all trust in this grand God who is with us wherever we go, and that we would all try to serve and love no matter where we are.
Good luck. I admire your courage to do this.
My husband and I are waiting for our invitation that is due to arrive any day now. We were nominated to serve as science and math teachers in subSaharan Africa, departing Aug 2010. Maybe we’re in your group and going to Namibia! You’re welcome to send me an email if you’d like.
Hey, Stephanie! I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if we’re in the same group. My welcome packet talks about the need for math, science, and English teachers in Namibia. My Placement Officer says that a nomination for a particular region/month/program usually only means one country…so you just might be narrowed down to Namibia and Namibia alone! How exciting. I hope you hear the news soon. Do you have a blog or anything? Hope to meet you next month!
If I did not share enough, I am SUPER SUPER excited you are going to africa and I am so honored to have been there the day you found out:) I miss you like crazy already, but I am excited to be sending letters to AFRICA:)
Congrats: go live the dream.
Wait….what? When did this happen? I thought we were getting an apartment and starting our lives together! Thanks for filling me in on your plans. Scoffing.