Tadpole......

I thought that I would entitle my blog tadpole today because of the things that I am thinking about.

Today is my last day at my job, and I have been here 2 years. I think back to when I first started about how scared I was, and especially when in less than 3 days my trainer was put on maternity bed rest! I felt like a tadpole in a 10 lb fish pond! I like the saying that my dad quotes alot, " Life is like being a freshman all over again".

I have grown in my knowledge but also spiritually as well. I am so thankful that God gave me this time at my job to focus on missions and eternal things. God gave me the amazing opportunity, through my job, to help out with the Perspectives class each spring semester I worked here. I got to hear amazing speakers and develop good relationships!

As I start this journey as a freshman again, I can look to the one who is always there for me!


Psalm 28:7- "The Lord is my strength and my shield. my heart trusts in him and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks for Him in song."

Thanks for all your prayers and support!

Passing By.....

Hi friends,

These days keep passing by. I cannot believe it. It is impossible to believe. In less than 23 days I will be leaving for Albania. It is crazy. There is so much to do in so little time. I am packing my house and then repacking for Albania. Packing up my house is a little different for me this time, as I am getting rid of alot of things that I do not need. It is a emotional process.

This last month, God continues to show me the importance that we put on material things and how our focus needs to be on Him. I am so thankful that I have this time to simplify my life. One quote my friend said once and it has stood with me for a long time is " The only thing that does not change is God" Boy, that is so true these days. I am so grateful that we have a personal God who does not change when our surrondings do.

I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS NEW ADVENTURE! There are going to be trials and hardship but I know that with God on my side anything is possible... I am so thankful that I have HIM!

Well, I better close out for now.

For His Fame and Glory,

AV

One Month and Counting!!!!!

Friends,

I cannot believe one month from today I will be checking in at the airport to Chicago and then 2 days later fly to Albania. A month from today I will have left the great state of SC!

There are mixed emotions happening, but I am getting so excited. My list keeps getting longer everyday! I do not get it! Isn't it supposed to be getting shorter?????

I am about 300 dollars short of the money that I need to have monthly. I know God is going to supply all of my needs, as he always has in the past!!! He is so faithful. Please be praying that God would lay on peoples hearts to give. If you are interested in helping with this need, please let me know....

You can email me at ashvan185@gmail.com, or call me ( 312-1955)!

Either way, I would love to hear from you!


In His Love,

On the Plains of Oklahoma..........:)

Hi!

What a wonderful trip this was! I am so thankful that I had this time with my family!

This picture we went to visit my dad's old farm that he grew up. It was great to hear the history of all of this!

Rooms

Hi there friends,

I know that this has something to do with my blog a couple weeks ago, but God is bringing it more and more to my heart!

I am in Texas right now, about to go and drive to OK later on this morning. I woke up earlier than expected, which is from the time difference.

I knew it was God waking me up, so I did my bible study and then had some time reading through John. I love verses in John Chapt. 14 1-4 about how God is preparing for us a wonderful place in heaven. God has just really been growing me in this area of my life of trusting him in this and having a confidence that He is preparing a place for me.

I know that I place too much time doing things in my own, but I know that God wants me to share with people this amazing truth. What is the purpose of my trip? I want people to know HIM! HE DOES NOT WANT ONE TO PERISH! THere is not a better thing in this life than to do this! What a wonderful opportunity! Even though it will be hard and there will be spiritual attack, I know that I have God's word and His Presence to help me in all situations!

I wanted to title my blog ROOMS because in John 14: 2-" In my Father's house there are many rooms, if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you."

I love the passion Song that came out a few years ago

" Better is one day in your courts, than a thousand elsewhere!"
_ Man those words are so true for me!

I want to see the world come to faith in Christ, so that I can have neighbors in heaven!

IS THERE ANY THING ELSE BETTER TO DO? : NOT AT ALL!!!!

Is it going to be hard?: OF COURSE

Would I have it any other way: NO