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The past three months I have been in Kona Hawaii taking the Church Pioneering School at Youth With a Mission's University of the Nations. It's been challenging, affirming and just all around wonderful. Now it has come to a close. Classes are over and my classmates will all be leaving in the next week to various locations around the world.

I had planned on going to the Philippines with a few of my classmates and staff to put into practice everything we've been learning and then go from there but as often happens, God had other plans for me. After lots of prayer and counsel, I have decided to stay here in Kona staffing in the coffee shop on campus. This was not at all what I planned or thought of when I came out here. To be perfectly honest, I don't like Hawaii that much. It would be great to vacation here, but living here is not so great, especially for a Montana girl who loves seasons and mountains and long road trips. But, I am going to be obedient and stay here for as long as God calls me.



After making the decision last week, I put in my application and began really seeking God on what this next season of my life is about. I was feeling that God was telling me that this was going to be a set apart time where I I would be able to really focus on Him and receive even more healing and discover more of His heart for me. That has since been confirmed through multiple sources which is amazing! So, this time is mostly about my vertical relationship with my God, but I know it's not just about me. I was praying and asking God to give me opportunities to invest in people outside of YWAM. I wanted to be a light in the community around the campus, but just didn't even know where to start.

Through a friend of mine, I have been given the opportunity to meet with two Chinese young people who run a restaurant in town and help learn English and the Bible. I am so excited about this! They are a brother and sister in their early twenties. They are quite lonely and very open to learning more about the Bible. This was just the opportunity I was praying for! God is so good!!!

So, as of tomorrow I will officially be a full-time, long term missionary! Wow!!!! It's crazy to  be able to say that!  As is with all missionaries, I need to raise monthly support. To cover all of my expenses I need to have a minimum of $600 coming in every month. I know that God is faithful and He will provide for me, but His provision often comes through the generosity of others. I am asking every single person reading this to consider supporting me. You can support me monthly with the amount of your choice, or through a one time gift. If you feel as though you would like to help me continue on in this crazy adventure, send me an email and I'll let you know how to get the money to me!

Thank you everyone for all of your prayers and support! This is going to be a wonderful adventure and I'm so glad that I get to share with you!