Did I blip?
I’ve been back in the US just 4 weeks.
Have you seen the Avengers movies? There’s one where Thanos snaps his fingers and half the population disappears. Then, 5 years later, they all reappear. They refer to that as “the blip”. Everyone that was gone came back to the same spot and mindset they had before “the blip”. They had to adjust to being 5 years behind. Friends, family, neighborhoods, stores, technology, everything was different. That is the best way for me to describe how it feels to be back.
I was only gone for three years. But a LOT happened in those three years. I’m in a familiar place but there’s so much that I don’t know or recognize.
As awkward as it has been for me here, I have thoroughly enjoyed some In N Out, Chick-fil-A, Arby’s, and Eegee’s (if you know, you know). Oh, and I can’t forget Target. I’ve especially loved getting to see my family!! Being at my home church just feels like…home.
I think it will take a while to find my place here but I am looking forward to connecting with churches and supporters, friends and family!
I came back a little early to surprise my nephew. During the lockdowns he helped his siblings with their school work and discovered he enjoys teaching math. So, he is going to be a math teacher!
I went to Tucson for a few days to help his family move him to his dorm. He’s at Arizona Christian University in Phoenix following the path that God has laid on his heart.
I couldn’t be more proud of him!!
If you have a moment would you pray for him? Pray that his heart and mind will be fixed on Christ, for godly friendships, for boldness as he is in a new school and town on his own.
“How long are you here?”
I’ve been asked that question countless times already. I’m sure I will continue to answer it until I leave for Thailand.
So, how long will I be here? The short answer is, I don’t know. I don’t know what the future holds. As we’ve all learned over the last couple of years, we never know what could happen or what might shut the world down. That being said, Lord willing I will be here a year or less.
As a missionary I am completely dependent on the financial support of others. It is something I am always adjusting to yet I’m not sure I’ll ever be completely comfortable with.
Good news is so many of you have been faithful in your giving!! That means I’m already at 80% funded!! I only have 20% more to go. Then I can start the visa process and book my flight back to Thailand.
In an effort to simplify the fundraising, I made a chart to show how many supporters I need at different amounts each month.
Only new or increased monthly support will count toward the last 20%. If you are already giving monthly your giving is still needed! Your support along with new support will get me back to Thailand.
If you have any questions or would like to meet up while I’m in the US let me know! I’m also booking church services and small groups. If you would like to host me at your church I would love to share what God is doing in Thailand!
