A few disclaimers: I will be writing alot of words in c-de (get it??? haha) Such as J-sus, or pr-y, and other Chr-stian words. I will also write other random words that way if it deals with the g-vernment etc...just to be safe. China monitors incoming and outgoing media/emails.
I took the title of this blog from Part II of my Mom's book, Called According to His Purpose. (It's a line from the song Abide with Me). The book tells of my great grandpa's times in China as a m-ssionary, exactly 100 years ago in 1912. We're very bl-ssed to have modern day conveniences, such as technology and airplanes. In 1912 it took a month just to get to China, and English was not as widely spoken there as it is today. Anyways, if you're interested in that book, it can be found here!
http://www.lulu.com/shop/deborah-blumer/called-according-to-his-purpose-missionary-letters-from-china/paperback/product-18841737.html
The past two and a half weeks I've been staying in the Cities, training and preparing for the year. The most important thing I have learned, is to expect the unexpected in China. Today I learned that I will most likely be teaching Kindergarten/Preschool, and not college. Slightly different! Training has trained me well though, because I'm not too surprised, and not worried because He will provide!
Hope you enjoy my blogs over the next 10 months, I will try to keep them short ish, and full of pictures. I can't wait to see what He has in store for all of us new teachers heading out to a completely different culture. Until next time, G-d bl-ss!
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| So bl-ssed to be able to stay with the Nelsons in the Cities during training. Suzi and Alex just recently left long-term for Scotland. G-d's bl-ssings to you two! |
