"Being an American is more than a matter of where you or your parents came from. It is a belief that all men are created free and equal." -Harry S. Truman
i love all nations that i have been to but its been awhile since i have been in my own.. and its good to be in the place i was born and raised in and get a fresh perspective of it.
after being in many places over the past 2 years.. i have had my fair share of people from other places letting me know about America and its faults and trying to understand their perspective.. agreeing with them at times and getting angry at times at their views... and as one person told me.. "America is like the popular kid at school.. no one really likes them but everyone secretly wants to be them" ha.
as i am home i see people that are genuine about their relationship with God.. about their gratefulness towards God's goodness.. i see americans professing God blessing them with so much and having an amazing outlook on life.. they never bash or complain about other nations but would love to go out and help other places and bless people with the same blessing they have been given.
Although Americans might have their faults and sometimes that is all other countries see (ie. wars.. hollywood.. healthcare.. tightening borders)..our faults are just highlighted because many are interested in knowing what they are. Americans have so many great outlooks on life and help other nations when they are in trouble in incredible ways. They want to do their part and for the most part are helping others in incredible ways. its encouraging to see and be around!
"Our founding documents proclaim to the world that freedom is not the sole prerogative of a chosen few. It is the universal right of all God's children." -Ronald Reagan
Friday, July 15, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
humble abode
its funny when you see someone for the first time in 2 years and they think that you have been just chillin in Australia... but really you've been delivering babies in africa and asia... surprise!
today i was able to see 3 of my girls that i mentored when they were in junior high .. its been 2 years since i saw them last and they were all incredibly beautiful and inspiring to see. one of them was sharing with me how she wanted to be a nurse and was sharing her testimony of God's faithfulness and grace. i was so encouraged by her and the maturity of her walk with God..wow!
i have been enjoying my time at home! although its had its challenges..its been really good to see people i love and care for that i havent seen in a long time. its also amazing to see the impact my stories have made on people i didn't even know read them. God has definetely given me grace and i have nothing to complain about. He is an amazing God that has blessed me in incredible ways. blessed me with a loving family, amazing friends, great community, beautiful place to grow up in, and the list goes on..
a few prayers you could throw up if you happen to read this-
*i live in a place where you need a car to get anywhere... so prayer for a car to borrow to be able to go to the places i need to get to for the next 2 months.
*affirmation and inspiration. that i would keep my eyes on what God has set before me
*finances. need to get a plane ticket soon to go back to perth (around $1500 round-trip)
*for the school i am planning to do in October and all that it takes to get there
*being inspired by others during my time home.
today i was able to see 3 of my girls that i mentored when they were in junior high .. its been 2 years since i saw them last and they were all incredibly beautiful and inspiring to see. one of them was sharing with me how she wanted to be a nurse and was sharing her testimony of God's faithfulness and grace. i was so encouraged by her and the maturity of her walk with God..wow!
i have been enjoying my time at home! although its had its challenges..its been really good to see people i love and care for that i havent seen in a long time. its also amazing to see the impact my stories have made on people i didn't even know read them. God has definetely given me grace and i have nothing to complain about. He is an amazing God that has blessed me in incredible ways. blessed me with a loving family, amazing friends, great community, beautiful place to grow up in, and the list goes on..
a few prayers you could throw up if you happen to read this-
*i live in a place where you need a car to get anywhere... so prayer for a car to borrow to be able to go to the places i need to get to for the next 2 months.
*affirmation and inspiration. that i would keep my eyes on what God has set before me
*finances. need to get a plane ticket soon to go back to perth (around $1500 round-trip)
*for the school i am planning to do in October and all that it takes to get there
*being inspired by others during my time home.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
habits:
well.. i got home! the whole process of getting my plane ticket was a little crazy.. but it all worked out in the end which i am thankful for. i took Asiana Airlines and was a bit skepticle about this airlines since i have never really heard much about it.. but it actually turned out to be quite nice! besides the bad movie selections.
im realizing now how intense the past year has been for me as i am trying to get back on my feet in my own culture.. still stumbling but know that i need to seek God's wisdom on many things in my time at home..always a good idea.
there are many things i want to do when i am home. but wanting to do them and actually doing them are two different things. something as simple as running i find challenging because i havent gone running in a year and i dont think i even remember how to run.. how do i run? where do i run? what do i wear? these thoughts run through my head now that didn't run through my head before. i think simple things like running are challenging for me now because self motivation has been far from me for awhile now. DISCIPLINE! please knock on my door! God i need your help!
im realizing now how intense the past year has been for me as i am trying to get back on my feet in my own culture.. still stumbling but know that i need to seek God's wisdom on many things in my time at home..always a good idea.
there are many things i want to do when i am home. but wanting to do them and actually doing them are two different things. something as simple as running i find challenging because i havent gone running in a year and i dont think i even remember how to run.. how do i run? where do i run? what do i wear? these thoughts run through my head now that didn't run through my head before. i think simple things like running are challenging for me now because self motivation has been far from me for awhile now. DISCIPLINE! please knock on my door! God i need your help!
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