Forever with You

One of my favourite authors, Robin Jones Gunn, recently came out with a book beginning a continuation series of past novels.  Basically, she has a young adult series and it progresses to adult, etc. but you can read one series ie. The College Years and not be lost if you haven't read the past novels.

This new series is the married years of Todd and Christy Spencer and I've been so excited about this!  Without giving away spoilers, lets just say that the truths I will be taking away from it will certainly be ones I will be using while in Nepal.  They are what are in the forefront of my mind as I think about what challenges I will face.

I've been reading more current PCV Nepal blogs and I've discovered I really shouldn't... I'm stopping myself from really freaking out, but apparently we will have language proficiency tests to do prior to being sworn in as a PCV! This definitely makes sense because you certainly can't be successful without a semi-decent proficiency in language, but it still is causing me to freak out because while I've attempted to learn other languages before - success is not something I've accomplished.  However, I also haven't spent a fair amount of time on learning them and been in full immersion!

Also, I've learned that there is a possibility of a family member coming to visit you when you are sworn in as a volunteer.  :) Don't know how that works out, but it is a nice idea!

As my mind begins to go to freak out mode from what I have read, these next few verses come to me in response.  I need to keep in mind these Scriptures for the next journey where God is taking me.

Joshua 1:9 - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified and do not be discouraged for the Lord our God will be with you wherever you go.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.