God is stretching me. I feel like I am maturing a little, and getting to know my strengths and weaknesses so much better. My biggest area of weakness is probably tardiness and procrastination. But the Good Lord has moved in my life and I have a place to stay in Oahu for a week or so, and I am going to buy my ticket today....
Please keep praying for me in my area of finances. I would like to begin fundraising about $3,000 for my DTS in Bangalore, India, and also prayer about places opening up for me to stay in Oahu and Maui. I feel like God is leading me to Maui, but that's tough because I know more people in Oahu. I have one contact in Maui and about 5 or 6 in Oahu. But Oahu will be more a party town, which isn't the best environment for me. Please just keep praying for me, for safety, a roof over my head, finances, etc.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
MOVING TO OAHU!!!
My time here is coming to a close. I have travelled all over the island and I am ready to check out Oahu and Maui!!!! I leave April 10th and will stay with my friend Paul in Honolulu!!!! Yay. Now all I have to do is buy my ticket!!!!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
My life in Kona, Hawai'i as a Mission Builder
Life as a Mission Builder is pretty regimented. I got a day off from "work" to go to a DTS class. That stands for Discipleship Training School and we get these amazing speakers from all over the world. They talk about their experiences and the things they've learned over the years. Some of it is pretty cool, some really supernatural. It's so inspiring! So my plans right now are to go to Maui and Oahu for a month or two after April 10th, when my term here ends. Then I am thinking of doing a DTS at YWAM-Bangalore in India!!!! I've always wanted to go to India, and I feel like God is finally calling me there! So, I have a lot of little things to take care of at home, but I am not worrying about it too much! God is taking care of life and me very well, and I am just growing and stretching and healing. I love it here. Oh, yeah, which leads me to why I thought of you! I had the second part of the day off, and I went to this really cool beach called
Kahalu'u Beach Park, or otherwise known to us as Children's Beach
South/Central Kona, Big Island, Hawaii. Even though the beach is usually crowded, the fantastic swimming at Kahaluu is enough to make a visit essential even for the agoraphobic. Gentle wave action within the confines of the bay creates a situation ideal for the beginning swimmer or snorkeler. But be careful not to venture outside the protected waters of the bay. Deadly riptides lurk just beyond. Kahaluu is the site of more rescues than any other Kona beach.
Notes :: Though its diversity of marine life (including angelfish, parrotfish, and unicornfish) is enough to qualify Kahaluu for status of a marine life conservation district, the deeply-entrenched local tradition of hukilau net fishing insures that Kahaluu remain a fishing ground.
Yeah, so I saw so many beautiful interesting fish, and it was the best snorkeling I had seen all island! I was pretty excited....I saw so many beautiful and rather large fish. A sea turtle also swam right up to me, which was super cool. I also swum with one for a long time yesterday at Queen's Bath. Then we went out to this cheesy Irish restaurant called Quinn's, but the food was a little bit of a disappointment.
I was just SO sick of the New England lifestyle fight...because it really was a fight. I'm glad to be "on the road" again, though I get a little sad at not being rooted and being in the safety of my own home bubble. Mostly, though, the experiences and sights and being in the ocean swimming every single day is something I would never give up right now and I'm even starting to take it for granted!
For my birthday, I am really getting excited to go out to dinner with all my friends. We are going to Sushi en Fuego!!!! Yay, I really need some good food...
It's really cool, I get to see so much amazing fish and wildlife here.
As for kimchee, we have been getting this stuff called New York style kimchee, which is amazing, but you can get any stuff at Super 88, which is pretty good.
that's where I put up a lot of pictures and updates... I still want to live in Korea, but I am not sure when. I am definitely Asia bound, that is very very likely. I have not seen any wild pigs in the wild, but we do have wild pigs in captivity, which is close enough. They eat our leftovers, which saves us a lot of money in food pickup costs. Let's see, I have seen turtles, dolphins, whales, geckos (I just found one in my mesh organizer on my desk!), an eel (yesterday), and really cute puppies. Okay, those aren't wild, but they sure were the cutest things I've ever seen, especially since these really cute Hawai'ian baby girls were holding them.
Sadly, no surfing yet, just boogie boarding and body surfing. I really want to learn and will try to take lessons soon.
I would love to hear about any more plans you have in the future. Big hug, Sung Yun
Kahalu'u Beach Park, or otherwise known to us as Children's Beach
South/Central Kona, Big Island, Hawaii. Even though the beach is usually crowded, the fantastic swimming at Kahaluu is enough to make a visit essential even for the agoraphobic. Gentle wave action within the confines of the bay creates a situation ideal for the beginning swimmer or snorkeler. But be careful not to venture outside the protected waters of the bay. Deadly riptides lurk just beyond. Kahaluu is the site of more rescues than any other Kona beach.Notes :: Though its diversity of marine life (including angelfish, parrotfish, and unicornfish) is enough to qualify Kahaluu for status of a marine life conservation district, the deeply-entrenched local tradition of hukilau net fishing insures that Kahaluu remain a fishing ground.
Yeah, so I saw so many beautiful interesting fish, and it was the best snorkeling I had seen all island! I was pretty excited....I saw so many beautiful and rather large fish. A sea turtle also swam right up to me, which was super cool. I also swum with one for a long time yesterday at Queen's Bath. Then we went out to this cheesy Irish restaurant called Quinn's, but the food was a little bit of a disappointment.
I was just SO sick of the New England lifestyle fight...because it really was a fight. I'm glad to be "on the road" again, though I get a little sad at not being rooted and being in the safety of my own home bubble. Mostly, though, the experiences and sights and being in the ocean swimming every single day is something I would never give up right now and I'm even starting to take it for granted!
For my birthday, I am really getting excited to go out to dinner with all my friends. We are going to Sushi en Fuego!!!! Yay, I really need some good food...
It's really cool, I get to see so much amazing fish and wildlife here.
As for kimchee, we have been getting this stuff called New York style kimchee, which is amazing, but you can get any stuff at Super 88, which is pretty good.
that's where I put up a lot of pictures and updates... I still want to live in Korea, but I am not sure when. I am definitely Asia bound, that is very very likely. I have not seen any wild pigs in the wild, but we do have wild pigs in captivity, which is close enough. They eat our leftovers, which saves us a lot of money in food pickup costs. Let's see, I have seen turtles, dolphins, whales, geckos (I just found one in my mesh organizer on my desk!), an eel (yesterday), and really cute puppies. Okay, those aren't wild, but they sure were the cutest things I've ever seen, especially since these really cute Hawai'ian baby girls were holding them.
Sadly, no surfing yet, just boogie boarding and body surfing. I really want to learn and will try to take lessons soon.
I would love to hear about any more plans you have in the future. Big hug, Sung Yun
Friday, March 13, 2009
Need Prayer!
I hurt my back on Monday need lots of prayer. I was trying to pick up my friend....and heard a little crack. When I dance, walk or move, it doesn't hurt, but when I sit still, it starts to get stiff. I am going to see a chiropractor after years of resisting them. Guess all those car/bike accidents have really thrown my spine out of whack. I feel like there is a huge element of a spiritual battle, as I am forced to trust in God more and stop trying to rely on myself less. It's hard for me to trust that God will completely take care of me, and stop trying to have such huge expectations of humans to meet my needs. But thank you all for your prayers and love and words of encouragement. I have to admit, I am finally starting to miss Boston/Brookline a little, the little things like awesome restaurants, and even my streets, and especially my parents and friends. I love you all SOO SOO SOO much and miss you loads!!!!!!!!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Fundraising
Last night something really incredible happened. We raised over $600,000 in the span of a half an hour. It was so amazing to have God really deliver on a promise of a breakthrough. It just goes to show you what God can deliver when you ask Him...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)