April Snow... brings ???

I think it has been a long time since I've written. In my last letter I told you that it was feeling like spring. Well, it's still winter. This morning I woke up to another thick layer of snow and snow still falling from the gray sky. Now, I hear cars passing outside and it sounds wet. I'm heading out in a little bit myself to brave those cold puddles.

With only two more months of school, I'm finishing up this spring break with excitement and apprehension for the future. I want to use these next months to intentionally pour truth into my students. God continues to fill me with love for these kids! They need Him just as much as the rest of us do. Many of you know I have lots of opportunities to love these international youth. Aside from my relatively full teaching schedule, I help with the church youth group and have now started assisting the coach of our brand new volleyball team! 

A couple weeks ago the youth group had a winter retreat. The topic was "Manifesto." We helped our kids think about worldview and about the values they hold that affect their decisions. It was a meaningful time for all of us, and I got to have some cool one-on-one conversations with a few of the girls. Please pray for the children of these missionaries and international families, that they would trust Jesus with their whole heart. I truly believe that God has big plans for these kids. I so want them to follow His leadership.

That's actually what I'd ask you to pray for me too! I believe God has plans for my life. The fact that I'm alive testifies to that. (Same goes for you too!) I need wisdom for the future. I've told KCA that I won't be coming back next year; I've hesitated to tell you that since I still am waiting on what exactly I will be doing. I have several ideas. Some days I feel like the ideas are very clear. Other days I feel completely confused. I'm sending some emails this week and just waiting to hear back from a few possibilities. I'll just give you a hint: Come fall, I think I'll probably end up in 1 of 3 places; they are three of my favorite places… all quite northern.

Well, thanks so much for the prayers! I need them. I need you. And most of all, I know that I need my Creator. I am nothing alone. I'll try not to wait so long until my next letter. Love and blessings to you all!