Hey there family and friends! I am in awe that I am back in
Europe writing this. It feels like just yesterday that I hopped on my first
plane out of the country. Actually, DTS (Discipleship Training School) seems
like a dream that never happened. But it definitely happened and I was
definitely changed by the way I encountered God this past year here in
Herrnhut, Germany.
Just a week ago I hugged family and friends goodbye in the airport once again.
People ask me if it was any easier this time around, but I would have to answer
that it wasn’t easier at all. I don’t think good byes are ever easy. Especially
when you have been blessed with an incredible community of family and friends.
My heart was heavy as I left. I don’t enjoy knowing that the people who love me
worry and miss me. I do not enjoy the fear that gripped me before I went
through airport security just as it did the first time, but I know above all
that following what my Father has called me to is completely worth it and I
pray that the people back home are blessed by the strength God has given me to
follow as he leads.
The weeks I was home flew by so quickly! I apologize if I
didn’t get to catch up with you while I was home or didn’t spend as much time
as I would have liked with people I did see. I am not perfect and am still
learning how to manage time for fundraising, catching up with family and
friends and time to relax with a limited amount of time home. But I am doing my
best! Your patience, support, grace, encouragement and prayers are incredibly
appreciated!
Here is a short look at what I was up to while I was at home
through Instagram.
Fun times with Lilly | Ran into Tim Tebow | Lubbock, TX.
Color Run with my Roomie | Congresso 2013 | Photo shoots & fundraising for
YWAM SOIP | Family Easter | laughs with my Grandpa Felix | Got to know my
youngest niece Leiah | Visited my old university and good friends | Spoke to WT
NSAC team | Hugged friends | Spoke at WT FCA & good times with best friends
| Share my experiences with YWAM at Palce Coffee | Family time | I have a
boyfriend =) | Said good bye
This first week that I was over seas I was so excited to spend some time with one of my best friends I made at YWAM. It was a beautiful few days of relaxing and catching up. Exactly what I needed! I am now in Herrnhut where SOIP (School Of Intercessory Prayer) will begins today. God did such awesome things the first time I took a step in faith to attend YWAM, I know He will be faithful to do the same as I focus on growing closer to Him in prayer the next few months. I can not thank everyone enough for their support for me to get back here and continue in missions!
Much love!
-Allie
