the wide world of blogging

I guess this is it, my first toe-dip into the world of the blog. I have no idea how it will all pan out, how often i'll do this, or who will be reading. I've enjoyed reading my friends blogs the past bit, especially when they have big stuff going on in their lives...which is why i finally joined the world of blogging. Feb 15 is the big day. the next step in this continuing adventure of following Jesus is Kolkata. I'm going with an organization called Word Made Flesh, and i'll be in kolkata (India) for 4 months. I'm thrilled about this next step, and at the same time...i really have no idea what it means.

I was reading my team handbook the other night (dare i admit it was a Friday night...and i was reading a manual, and enjoying myself?!) you'd think (based on other handbooks that you've read) that it would be boring - but actually it was great. its a really well done document. lots of thought, explanations, scripture, and tools in it. I was reading a section on culture shock, and reverse culture shock, and it hit me all over again...i have no idea what God is going to do in me as a result of this time in India. I know that i'll come back a different person. I know that i'll never view the world in quite the same way. I know that i'll have some hard moments that i can't even begin to imagine. i know i'll see God in new ways. I know i'll be different....i just don't know how.

Often times i get to thinking, "what will i do after India." and in my better moments, i can acknowledge how foolish it is to try to make plans...how can i plan for 5 months from now...when i have NO IDEA what i'll be thinking or feeling on the other side of the trip? I have know idea how God will reveal Himself, no idea what passions He will ignite in me.

so, while i have no idea how i'll be changed....i can't wait to see. I am thrilled for this "adventure" that God has laid before me. I cannot wait to walk with Him, and hopefully become more like Him as i live and learn and am in India.