Life . . . an insane one at that

Life has been anything BUT normal this last little while. I have been stretched in so many ways it is ridiculous and I am honestly surprised I have not snapped in two. Don't get me wrong I wouldn't change the last few months of my life for anything, well except how I have responded to a few things maybe. Since I turned 20 I have been in New Zealand, India, Turkey and now Tunis doing what I love but it is not coming as easy as I had hoped. I knew that this life style would cost me something, who would have guessed it would be my sanity?

India - was INCREDIBLE! I can't even begin to say how great it was. We started out so strong; first with our time in Greater Noida soaking in the Father's presence and speaking truth out and then Jaipur working with amazing kids and loving on the "untouchables". This is a life I could get use to. Those kids made my world vibrant. As much as I loved my comfy life in New Zealand or even back home for that matter nothing can compare to India. Things that may make some people squirm get me excited and ready for more. I know for sure that I left a big chunk of my heart in that wonderful land.

The song "I Left my Heart in San Francisco" never made so much sense.

Turkey - "Istanbul was Constantinople. Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople" confusing, eh? Words can not describe my time there but confusion seemed to be a given. I had some of my lowest lows and some of my highest highs in this great historical country. I know that the Father has a reason for leaving us in Turkey for nearly a month. I know that it was a time of refining me and in years to come I will begin to see the fruits to my labor. Tears flowed for me in Turkey (it was weird) and not because I was sad to leave or that my heart was breaking for the people but instead because I was broken; in my brokenness I gave space to Daddy to do His will in my life which may be the best things about our time. I also had some amazing high lights in Turkey, such as time in Ephes and the town of Selcuk where I was able to share my faith with multiple store owners in my time off.

Tunis - has been wonderful. Hanen, our contact, has been whipping us into shape and I absolutely adore her for it, along with about a thousand other reasons. I have not felt this useful since India, it is nice to feel like you are having an impact even if it is something miniscule. I have not been a fan of the attention I seem to be getting off the streets and it has been a long time since I have felt like decking someone so badly. Yes, I know that it is not the most gentle response but having guys saying, "Bonjour!" in your face every 10 seconds get aggravating.

When I sit down to write about my life I don't have any major complaints as much as I feel like I have the right to fuss I realize that in comparison my life is much sweeter than most. I am chosen and loved by the King of Kings. He calls me daughter and I call Him, Abba. My life is pretty great. I am blessed beyond belief. I pray that I never lose this perspective. I have no reason to complain and when I think I do I need to stop and count my blessings, that will keep me busy for a while.