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Went to church at CLL (Perry's church) since I'm in the city this weekend. Liz is one of the leaders... but I don't know her well. Chalk it up to giving each other kind of the cold shoulder and not being the most approachable people. (I miss that about myself... hm.) Anyway, every now and then, Liz does the benediction and prays over the congregation. She's the "prophetess" of the English service. And it weirds me out - I grew up in a church that doesn't really do the charasmatic tongues and prophecizing thing... I've seen it, I don't condemn it, but it makes me really uncomfortable. I guess it's supposed to, but part of me always tries to play off what she says to me, because its not always relevant or real or meaningful, and if it really was coming from God, wouldn't He say something meaningful every week? Business school probably has taught me too much cynicism and skepticality (if that's a word).
Some Sundays, she prays over us individually. We're a small congregation, so it works. Today, she came to me, held my hands, whispered in that way she does when she waits, and then turned around, and told Perry to come over. We both were on high alert - were we going to be convicted together? What's going on? But... that's not what happened. According to Liz (according to God?), our relationship pleases God, in who we are and how we are being molded. The mission trip we just went on, with CCCS, will not be the only trip we go on together. In fact, God is preparing the world, in countries we have never thought about, for us to go out. We have a mission, tied together. That He is already preparing people to give freely to this mission, writing checks, and paving the way. That Perry's gift for music, and my heart for others will produce so much good for the Lord. And that we will know and experience God, like Paul in his ministries. (That's a scary thought!).
And it was really, really good to hear from God. To know that our relationship isn't just dating, but that it means so much more, not just for us, but for God's kingdom. To know that there was a point to Suriname - I'm not saying there wasn't, but I didn't walk away with as many lessons as I would have expected. And to know - we have a direction. God is preparing our field, ready for harvest. I don't know when, or in what capacity it will be, but Liz thinks we're going to Libiya.
Libiya. Will that university idea that I had so long ago bear fruit?
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| Hey there folks-
I haven't really updated since graduation... It's partly not caring anymore, partly writing for myself, and not writing for you guys. But there is something cathartic in writing, so I will try writing again, and posting it instead of just forgetting about it.
I spent 7 weeks traveling over the summer to HK, Yunnan (china), South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Macau and Canada. And then spent two weeks in Suriname (South America) with GIG. And I've been putting off writing a reflection and whatnot.
Lessons from Asia:
Don't ignore your mom.
Don't spend too much money.
Be considerate of other people's space.
I have the ability to speak in Cantonese - I just lack the confidence to make mistakes.
There are a lot of things about growing up that really haunt me - but its okay.
Hong Kong food = awesome.
God is ever-present in nature's beauty.
Don't waste extravagant vacations on people that won't enjoy them.
I love traveling and international cities.
Lessons from Suriname:
God is especially good when things look bad.
God answers prayer.
Mosquitoes suck. So does every other bug, giant geckos that crawl into bathrooms, and flies that bite.
I have the ability to give sermons - I just never tried.
I miss SWAT. And I really long for that kind of fellowship and family that I just haven't been able to find in NY.
I love having people around.
I love being challenged by God - it felt wonderful to be used! (but now that I'm back I'm not being challenged anymore)
I really want to work at my Bible foundation.
Part of me still feel like I'm processing information. Part of me feels like nothing has changed - but something should have. Dunno.
I'll talk about work later
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| begun 8/7/06 for future reference.. a list of practical gifts to give Suanne: - Time. Let's go DO something fun! Surprise me. (Going out for food counts as long as it comes with conversation.)
- Long letters & Hand made stuff! Like tshirts, hoodies, picture frames, boxes, food, mirrors, ionno. go nuts.
- Make a donation for me. (ie Living Water Int'l, World Vision.)
- Jewelery/Accessories - i never buy myself any
A black belt (For use with suits and such. So silver and black. Not for Karate)The Death and Life of Great- American Cities by Jane Jacobs
12" Fiskars paper trimmer (the small portable kind)New Pumas - mine are getting gross, but I love them so much! :-/- Gift Cards. (Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Itunes, Chikalicious, Bath&Body, Bookstores, Whole Foods. I am not offended by gift cards unless you give them to me for a place where I don't shop.)
- A case of PeachMango or Green Tea Vitamin Water. no kidding.
- Clothes, but only if your more than 90% sure I'll wear it.
- Magazine/Newspaper subscriptions
- Origami books (but no noob stuff) Like this book! http://home.comcast.net/~meenaks/diagrams/
- Band together and get me a new camera. ty Perrily
- http://threadless.com/product/432/Star_Light_Star_Bright
- Twelve Kingdoms book 2 (fuyumi ono) apparently my sister bought it
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad bought it myself
- Lotions/body scrubs/face wash etc. (butter cream lotion at soapology!!!)
and please. No more stuffed animals. From this point forward, I will donate them to charity on your behalf. Not because I don't love you, not because I don't need another panda, but because I know another little kid out there would love to have a new friend. No paperweights either - there really just isn't space for trinkets. Practical gifts are a must.
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| I finally realize why God didn't want me to go into banking. Thanks God. | | |
| Have a lot of fun in Hong Kong/China/where ever else!!
Finish getting that Real Estate License >_<;;;
Visit the Cloisters and have a picnic
Go home. Often.
Rock climb, kayaking, hiking
Bike around the city
Maybe study for the GMATs?
Maybe fly to SFO and see Steffi?
Maybe go to Suriname with CCCS?
Rent a beach house?
Go to Puerto Rico or Cuba? Vancouver?
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