Drum roll please......

I've decided to go to Uganda!

I've decided, after weeks and months of seeking God's design for this upcoming year, to teach in Uganda for the 2009-2010 school year! I know, many of you are saying, "What about Morocco? Has she lost her memory?" Nope, sorry. I declined the position in Morocco, and another in Suriname; both didn't feel like this was where I was being called to. I was offered a position teaching at Heritage International School in Muyenga, Kampala, Uganda.

Here's a link to the school, if you want to check it out!
http://www.heritageinternationalschool.org/

I am so excited, not only because the school is wanting to use my various abilities in what I'll be teaching/coaching (6th grade, yearbook, volleyball, etc.), but also because this has just felt so RIGHT.

I struggled with accepting the two-year position in Morocco, and the kindergarten position in Suriname, but when this one arrived, it was just IT.

God has proven Himself so faithful to answer our prayers and provide in His time.
And there will definitely be more details to follow!

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." ~ Romans 8:28

Dad

This is my prayer in the battle, when triumph is still on its way...
I am a conquerer and coheir with Christ, so firm on His promise I'll stand!

I will bring praise, no weapon formed against me shall remain,
I will rejoice, I will declare God is my victory and He is here!

All of my life, in every season, You are still God
I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship!

~ Hillsong





Philippians 1:3

"I thank
my God
in all my
remembrance
of you."






"And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." ~ Philippians 4:7

"And I'll see you, when I get home, in the streets by and by

We'll walk along the streets of gold, with angels by our side

And time will have no meaning there, in the land of no good-byes

It's good to know, that I'll see you when I get home"

~ 4Him

Here am I

So, here’s the news…

Teach Overseas has offered me the teaching position in Morocco! It seemed as if everything had really fallen into place, especially as I’ve felt that God really orchestrated all of this to work fluidly for His purpose. Unfortunately, I am unsure at the moment whether I’ll be accepting the assignment or not.

One main reason is the fact that this is a 2-year commitment, which means that I’ll be away for two solid years. Not that I’m not willing to go; I really do want to respond to wherever God places me with a “Here I am! Send me!” kind of response! But as I’ve thought and prayed about if this is the organization that I should serve with, there were a few bits of information that were brought to light when the offer was made that have made me hesitant. One was that I might potentially be teaching a 1st and 2nd combo class or a 2nd and 3rd combo class… In non-teacher terms, that means teaching first & second graders or second and third graders at the same time in one class! That definitely gave me something to think about. I know that the first year of teaching is generally the most difficult… let alone doing it overseas… let alone having to come up with two lesson plans per lesson to be taught… :/

Also, the amount of money that I would need to raise is almost double the amount than had originally been the estimate. I really want to be a good steward with the finances that others entrust to me, especially for significant amounts of money. I’m a little confused for what the funds will be going for, and, even though they sent me the official breakdown of financial information, it still didn’t explain where the support money would be going. I would be receiving a salary from the school in Morocco which would pay for housing and food, so the additional amount that I’ll be raising has me confused.

All that to say, that if you could keep this decision (and my life) in your prayers, I would appreciate it! I have known the power and provision that the prayers of my brothers and sisters can have and as such, covet your prayers in this choice. I know that the Lord will lead and I’ll follow - wherever that may be! I want to not be anxious in this decision, but rather make my requests and desires known to Him so that His hand can work through it all. I also know that there’s a time when I have to step out of the boat and act upon where I’m feeling called to go. So here I am, casting out my nets and seeing where they end up!

Whom shall I send? Who will go for me? To the ends of the earth, who will rise up for their King?
“Here am I, send me!”