This weekend was amazing! I was able to go up and spend time with my parents and dialogue about the future. My parents are great and are super supportive. If I talk about writing a book they don't shoot my idea down. These last few weeks I've really spent in prayer and although I still don't have a direction about this next year, God has shown me that he has his hand in every area of my life. I know I can trust in him completely.

The weather has finally changed here...we have clouds! Although I have enjoyed the summer season here in Boise, much like the seasons of life I am looking forward to the change and to discover what the new season holds.

For now, I must prepare. I know this next year will be a challenge and will again stretch me. I just pray that God may be glorified through it.

Tapering for the Marathon! Above is my marathon mecca...where the race ends at Ross Park Pocatello. I'm proud to be doing another marathon, but can't wait to start doing some other sports as well! (You aren't supposed to pick up any new intense cross training the last few weeks. As I've renewed an old fling with my bike this is quite a challenge). September 1st the pain begins!

A Time of Prayer.

The full realization that I will be done with my masters in a year is finally hitting me! Which begs the question....what next? God has taught me so much these past few years as a teacher and as a friend to my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. I feel like it has been a busy, stretching time...but strangely restful as well. I've been able to watch God continue to mold me and grow me. I turned 26 this year...and God has taught me to cherish this time. I wouldn't trade it for any age.

Right now I am focusing on praying for direction for the next step to take. I will finally be free to return to the mission field, degree in hand, ready for whatever God calls me to. Ever since I was Kenya, I wanted my masters. During that time, God showed me how higher education could be the ticket into any country...even closed ones.

So, now I'm looking for that next step. One possibility is joining Jerry Daniels....an AMAZING missionary. He desperately needs help and has always wanted me to join him and his wife on the field. Another option is the Philippines, another is more school (yes I am a glutton for punishment), or God may direct me to wait (the hardest option).

Please pray with me during this time. I've committed to pray until September 15 for God's direction in this matter. If he does direct me to go overseas again, I will need to start raising funds at that time for the following year.

Pray makes such a difference.