It's been a week...

This past week has flown by and it's hard to believe I have already been in my new home for a week! Things have been great--just getting settled in at the house. My little house is so cute and the girls in the house are absolutely amazing. I have another American friend, Danielle. A Scotish friend, Katrina. Two german friends, Kadder and Isabelle. A girl from England, Sarah. And a South African named Blue. It's amazing how easy it was to make this new home a "home" for the next 3 months! Of course I have my good days and my bad days, but nonetheless, doing really well. This past week, we just spent a lot of time getting to know each other and seeing the town--we went to the beach a few times, drank a lot of tea and coffee, made dinner(yea, i made dinner!) and slept! This coming week is going to be a busy one! Today was cleaning day at the house--always a good day! :) Starting tomorrow, things get busy! We start "touring" the projects to see what they are all about and to see what we feel our heart wants to commit to for our duration. We also get to have a tour of South African museums and different cultural places so we can know and understand the culture better! I am so excited about getting started and I know that God has a plan. I have already seen Him work in so many ways in my life already--I can only imagine what He will do for the rest of the time I am here. I ask you all to pray for me in many different ways--health, strength, peace, understanding, finances, EVERYTHING! I know that I serve the God of provision, but sometimes, it gets a little scary! I am trusting in Him and know that He will provide! John 3:30 "He must become greater, and I must become less." This is my motto for the rest of my stay here--this is not about ME, but about HIM!

I can't express enough how much I miss you all--it's crazy! Know that I love you all and would not be here or the woman i am today if it were not for the love and support you give me so selflessly!

Truly love you all!

-shawna