Hello once again! These past few weeks have been very busy. From setting up my classroom to planning lessons, I have been at school around the clock. Now having completed the first four days, I have been feeling extremely overwhelmed. Working every day from 7:30am-7:00pm at the school and then going home to work another few hours until I go to bed is quite exhausting. In addition to the business of school, I have really been feeling the loss of my mom. My mom was one of my best friends and a HUGE support system for me. As I'm struggling to stay afloat in my classroom, I know my mom would have been right there for me (via Skype of course). Lately I have wanted nothing more than to sit alone and cry...
I know that God has me at Dalat for a purpose. I do love it here, don't get me wrong. With the combination of school work, lack of sleep, and the loss of my mom, I have been out of sorts the past few days. I would really appreciate your prayers.
Pictures of my classroom will be posted to Facebook very soon! Thank you for all of your continued support through Facebook messaging, e-mails, and your prayers. God is faithful. As it says in James 1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." I am trying to count this tough time as joy and learn what God has for me so that I may become more like Him.
Blessings to you!
Jodi
Thank you for sharing, Precious Jodi. The Lord certainly has me praying for you. May the Lord fill your empty spots with Himself in ways that we cannot imagine. While this will not fill a void, I want to share with you how you touch and minister to others. Your ministry expands the globe and I am privileged to be touched by the words God gives you. I am sorry that you have to walk this path, but I am proud of you for doing so in such a way that brings great honor to your Lord and Savior. May His loving arms wrap so closely around you that you know His embrace. I love you so much, sweetie.
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