so i found out over the weekend that i should be able to go to either cambodia or bangladesh this summer...the choice is basically up to me. it's kinda weird...since urbana, i've had the itch to go somewhere, especially 'cuz it's been about 4 years since the last time i went overseas for an extended amount of time (israel-summer of 2000). so i asked the professor i'm working for right now if i might be able to go on an internship through one of her contacts, and she just let me that she's recommending me for the position. i had been praying for it, but i always approach these things with mixed feelings...i want to go, but i'm a little scared to go, but i do really want to go, but i'm afraid to leave my comfort zone....you get the picture. so God opened the door, and i'm excited and so thankful for the opportunity, but...you know.
this is something that i know i have to do, especially since i've committed to serving overseas in some capacity in the future. though it's been a dream of mine for a long time, my fears have had a definite effect...God has been extremely patient, and, thankfully, gently persistent.
for the past few weeks, i've been going through mosaic membership classes (yes, i know, finally!) with callista and another girl named ali. it's been such a blessing - the studies alone are great, but meeting ali has been so encouraging. she's committed to serving overseas as a medical missionary, and it's been so refreshing to talk to her and share our visions. i was sharing about going to cambodia or bangladesh, and she has connections in both countries, so she's gonna hook me up...it'll be so awesome to be working in public health overseas and connecting to a ministry there...i can't wait! i just need to figure out which country God wants me to go to...