Week Two and Three

Hey there everyone! I apologize for not updating sooner. I never
get alot of time on the computer so I always seem to forget to
update. So sorry to those of you who read this.

Things are going so great here. I have learned and experienced
so much in the last few weeks. It is hard to believe that I have
less than 2 weeks left here in Jamaica. It makes me sad to have
to leave this amazing culture.

Last week, God gave me an AWESOME treat. My friends were
on a cruise and they had a stop over in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. So I
took a taxi to Ocho and I got the spend the days with them. It
was such a nice treat to be able to see some familiar faces. I think
that is what gave me a whole new outlook on my time here. I was
so proud to be able to show them a bit about the Jamaica culture.
Annelise and Vic, Jason and Tammy, thank you so much for
spending the day with me. It was such a special time for me.

The weather here hasnt been the best. We are still getting parts
of the hurricanes so it is quite rainy. I think it has rained almost
every day since being here. But this weekend the sun is shining so
I am hoping to get some sun.

I am keeping quite busy. I just finished organizing a ladies office  
here. That was quite alot of work but I accomplished it so that is
great. Then I have continued to volunteer at CUMI. I am really
enjoying doing that. We were able to stop in at an orphanage a
couple of times. Totally sad and devastating to see these children
who just want affection. We spent most of the time in the baby
nursery. Holding all the new borns. Some of them are so tiny that
you could hold them with one hand. I wish I could take some home
with me but for obvious reasons, I cant.

Sorry about not posting pictures. The computers we work on dont
allow you to download anything so it will have to wait until I get
back.

God is so great. He has challenged me in my faith more than I ever
thought He could. He has stretched me beyond my comfort zone
which I shouldnt complain about since I asked Him to do that. I
have met some amazing people here. I have been able to experience
and absorb myself in a new way of living. It has been surreal to me.

Thanks you for all of your support. It means so much to me! Love
you all!

I will try to post one more time before I leave! Till then...

Week One

First off, thank you everyone who posted. It is nice to know
that I have support. Well, my first week is done and I am
still alive. YEAH! What a week it has been. I always knew
that I was an emotional person, but my goodness.

On Sunday, I went with a team of people and we hung out at
a beach here in Montego Bay. It was such a beautiful day. I
got burnt of course. Then on Monday I got to meet more of
the staff and touch base with the director of YWAM. I spent
the day just reading up on YWAM and get myself more
familiar with what they are all about. She also arranged a
place for me to serve outside the walls of the YWAM base. I
am volunteering at a place called CUMI (Community for the
Upliftment of the Mentally Ill). I will be volunteering there
every Tuesday and Friday. So on Tuesday I went there and
met 2 Canadian girls. April and Suzanne. We totally hit if off.
Then the rest of my time I will be staying at the YWAM base
helping out where its needed. This week and next, I am doing
some office organizing and some painting for the maintenance
guys. Friday I got to go to a daycare and carry newborn babies.
Talk about the cutest most precious sight.

This time has been more challenging and overwhelming than I
ever thought it would be. I have felt God's presence in the ppl
I have met and interacted with. The amount of love that YWAM
pours into their relationship with God has been so overwhelming
and encouraging to me. They seek Him in absolutely every
aspect of what they do here.

Thanks again for everyones thoughts and prayers. I have both
needed them and felt them. Please keep them coming. I will try
to post pictures next time!