Thursday, January 20, 2011

Home in Jönköping!

Almost forgot to let you all know that I made it safely to Sweden on Monday! I had good flights - and I praise the Lord for that!
I am jumping right in to things here in Jönköping! Yesterday I went downtown to register for a personnummer (sort of like the Swedish equivalent of a social security number) - that´s really important, as I need it in order to really do a whole lot of anything!
I´ve also enjoyed several fikas (coffee breaks) since I got here! Yesterday I met a friend after she finished school and we had tea at a great coffee shop downtown - it was fun spending time with her!
I´m currently staying with a friend, but I should be able to get into my apartment on February 1st! I´m really excited!
There´s so much to learn and do - but I´m excited and ready for the challenge!

Thanks so much for your prayers! I´ll do my best to keep you all posted on stuff here in Sweden!
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Moving Forward!

video

12 more days til I leave for Sweden! Praise the Lord!

My commissioning service was this past Sunday night! It was such an encouragement! My dad got to preach - and that was really very special! All together, it was a special night!

The video I've attached is a conglomeration of pictures from my deputation and Sweden trips. The pictures played while my sister sang the song. I just thought I'd share!

Thanks so much for your continued prayers! I'll keep you posted!

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When the Rains Descend
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