Oh, This is the Start of Something Good,

Don't you agree?

Yesterday, Wednesday, I spent the day with Tom again :) We went to the market to get more avocados and tomatoes. I had to make more guac because what I made Tuesday would go bad by Friday for the protocol. Look at this baby. It's HUGE!!!!

Ok, so no more posting of avocados, I promise.

Registration was today :) I am in room 233 with 7 other girls. The building I am in is still being built. Kinda. We will be sharing 1 shower, 2 toilets, and 2 sinks. (8 girls. this is going to be fun). I met most of my staff, 2 of which are from Texas, so yay! I got my ID card, so I'm official! I have unpacked everything and made my corner very neat and tidy. I will post a picture, don't worry. I had lunch with a friend here, Dan, and that was good to see him. He's leaving tomorrow (Friday) for 2 and a half months to speak at different DTSs around the world. He's going to speak at my school in December so it'll be good to gain some knowledge from him.

I have met 3 of the girls in my room. I'm very excited about living with new people. (Mom, yes, I just said that). Living with someone definitely tests both of you and you get to know them very well fast, so I think it'll be fun. I'm trying to stay positive about all the tests I'm about to encounter these next 6 months. I know I have a lot to work on, so I'm ready for it!! Today, I have already been reminded that I have to fully rely on God for everything. EVERYTHING. I am worried about donations, loneliness, and "fitting in." I have to rely on God and smile with every new challenge I face :) so smiles all round!! (smile right now, it'll make you feel better).

Currently, I'm at Tom and Becky's eating dinner with the family. I just couldn't get away ;) Tomorrow we have Protocol at 7:45 and then orientations all day. It'll be a good day of getting acclimated to my new home.

Love you ALL and miss you like CRAZY!


And here's tonight's sunset. Why hasn't anyone moved here yet? These alone make me want to stay. Thank you, God, for the beautiful pictures you paint for us every night (and morning, but I'm not awake to see those cause I'm normal).