Training! Its Gettin' Real!

Hi guys! Quick update.

This Sunday, the 23rd of June, I will fly out of PDX to Chicago for Pre-field Orientation. This is something that my mission agency puts on to help prepare us for our move overseas. I will be learning from seasoned missionaries and agency staff about what to expect and how to prepare further. I have had lots and LOTS of paperwork to fill out and we will be going over the logistics of living in another country. I've also been told that we will learn a lot about how to work with others in the types of settings that we are all headed to (mostly education settings).

I'm really looking forward to this week in Chicago because it will be the first time I meet anyone who is going to be an RA with me at BFA. I don't know how many RA's TeachBeyond (the agency) is sending, but I know I'm not the only one so I'm stoked! I will also get the chance to meet people who are going to be doing different jobs at BFA and at other locations around the world.

Please be praying that this would be an encouraging and informative week for myself and all others attending. Pray that God would give me insight into the challenges that I have ahead so that I can learn how to prepare better. Also pray that it would just be a lot of fun as I get to do my favorite thing in the world: meeting new people! Oh, and prayer for safe travels and good weather in the Windy City would be appreciated.

Thank you all and I will be giving an update when I get home on June 29th!