Here we go..

The sound of exotic birds, the wind blowing in my hair, a cup of coffee....what else could be better? Oh right, th efact that I am sitting in Capetown, SA on this New Years eve! There have been a few times over the last few days that I have ahd to convince myself that this is real life. After traveling for, what seemed like days, and having a massive cold on top of that, we arrived in the place I will be spending the next three months of my life. As we flew from Jo'burg to Capetown, so many questions flooded my mind. Was this right? Could I do this? I was already missing home, my family, my friends, my comfort. And of course, as you all know, I cried (as always) and had a little temper tantrum with God. But as soon as I got on land here in Capetown, something came over me. I had this intense peace pour over me. I knew God had me and has me. Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, i set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." This is what I am holding on to. He has set me apart--far apart! My heart aches because of all my loves that I miss, but know that I love you all! Pray for me as I will continue to pray for you all! Happy New Year, friends!

much love,

Shawna

silence.

silence.

It's something that makes us uncomfortable sometimes, something that is hard for us to understand, something that we NEED sometimes, and something that we don't get enough of.

As I sit here, with 3 days away from my departure to SA, I realize what importance silence has for this journey. With the craziness of this time of year, and trying to squeeze everything into my schedule, I have lost what it means to just sit, and be still and to be...quiet. I sat in quiet a while this afternoon, actually ended up falling asleep on the patio of a condo on pensacola beach, but waking up to an amazing sight that reminded me of what this season is all about, what my life is all about, and what this journey means to me and my relationship with Christ. I must be quiet, and listen...end of story!

As I sat in silence, and looked at this sight, I was in awe. only word to describe it...PERFECT!

Be blessed during this time.

Much love,

shawna

With a week away...

....I am almost in a state of disbelief. In seven days, I leave this country, and make a home in SA for 3.5 months. Something that has been my heart for many years, a dream...that is now a reality! This will be a place that I will be posting during my time in SA...

I hope you will follow me! :)

so much love,

Shawna