Plane Journal, Entry 2

Take off went well. The view is amazing! I wish I could have filmed as we took off but we weren't allowed. It's so awesome! This has all been made by God. WE'RE FLYING! We're 6131 miles from Tokyo. I'm taking pictures from my window and listening to my mp3. It's so cool! If I couldn't look out the windo and literally see us tilting I wouldn't know it was happening. I still wish I could have experience it with Bob but I'm thankful to experience it at all. All this is only possible through God. There is that Bottom Line again =) All glory to God for flight! =) I'm gonna have to shut my windo if I'm ever going to sleep. Just a little FYI... plane food isn't so bad... so far.

Plane Journal, Entry 1

I just got on the plane. I don't want to be here though. I want to be back at the airport with Bob and Mandi. I really don't have anyone in flight group that I clicked with. Well I kinda did with Grant (a guy of course). I do have Teo in my trek but I'm not near him, or Tyler, or Grant. I know there is a reason for this, God uses everything for His glory. I did get a window seat =) Some consolation huh? My tv doesn't work though. I'm just praying God will use my isolation. Maybe so it'll be easier for me to make relationships with the Japanese. You'd think with this many Christians that have an amazing enough relationship with God would realize what I'm feeling. This must be part of my 'suffering' for Christ. I'm not really worried about my plane though. I hope the guys got to sit together. Or with Mandi or Nora. I've met someone kinda like me. We both hide our feelings, praying someone will past the ruse to our hearts. Our flight is late taking off. Stupid paperwork =)

Base Camp, Day 2, Entry 2

Once again laying in bed. I got hit pretty hard that I was harboring bitterness towards someone. I still don't like what's happening but I need to pray, not rely on myself. But I just start singing "How He Loves" and remind myself of God's glory... the bottom line. He has a purpose for this. I prayed, asking God that He would allow me to suffer for Him. And less than 30 minutes later His spirit broke my heart harder than its ever been broken before. He also placed a burden on my heart to pray for them. Not a selfish prayer. Just that they would be filled with His spirit and would be led by Him. "Take my life and let it be, all for You and for Your glory. Take my life and let it be Yours. Glory to God. Glory to God. Glory to God forever."

Base Camp, Day 2, Entry 1

iGosia is officially finished =) I am an iGosian. No more lost luggage, gross food (breakfast was okay), yelling people, or people trying to take my stuff. I was the only one of our 3 to lose my luggage... of course. Still haven't really clicked with anyone. I get to hang with Mandi and Nora some but not much. I almost never get to see the guys either. What is ironic is that Bob is 1 of 4 from his trek to be on the other plane =( We're going to spend the day listening to lots of teaching, hopefully music too. I'm praying for God to ruin me still and I know there is a reason for this. I'm pretty social though so I'd really like to find someone. Everyone kinda acts like they wish I wouldn't talk as much. Ugh. God help me.

Base Camp, Day 1, Entry 2

Okay so I'm finally laying in bed. I managed to snag 3 beds next to each other for me, Mandi, and Nora. Mandi and I "lost" our luggage but at least they provided towels and stuff. I left my pillow in Ms. Dawn's car... note to self, get my pillow back. God is already working here. His presence is thicker than the humidity :) I haven't found anyone in my trek that I click with. I'm kind of the loner I guess but God is continuing to show me that He is sufficient. His love never fails. I do kinda miss my family... and Sam... and Tally... I even miss Bob and he is here with me! The food at dinner was gross, but I did get to "enjoy" it with Bob. Just saying... bananas and gravy with cocoanut... don't do it! So far it hasn't been so terrible that I regret this. In a way, these "hardships" kinda help to confirm that I'm where I am supposed to be.

Base Camp, Day 1, Entry 1

Well we just got to "iGosia." Two words about base camp... HARD CORE! I thought I was gonna cry coming through 'customs.' But it was made up for when I got outside. God got me through that by sending Nick Gainey my way. He knew what he was doing and got us through pretty quick. I'm already missing familiar faces, Mom, Dad, Ms. Dawn, Mr. Dan... more than I can list. It's gonna be weird not texting my friends till I fall asleep but at least Bob is here. I've seen Adam, Gabby, Molly, Amanda, Tee, and Jeanie from my trek. We're sitting in a room with everyone. Me, Gabby, Adam, Tee, and Jeanie are the only ones here. I can already feel God working here. I'm praying hard for strength and patience. It's been more mental than physical. Its gonna be hard, but will better prepare me for Tokyo.

Journal Entries

Hey! Okay so I finally found time to start adding journal entries from Base Camp and Tokyo! I journaled everyday, sometimes more, while I was away. They will be exactly what I wrote at the moment I wrote it. My thoughts from that moment in time! I pray and hope that someting that I learned or that I say touches you in some way. May God get all the glory!