So much to tell you...

The past few weeks have certainly kept me on my toes, that's for sure. The first bit of news is that our team has gotten bigger! The Melbourne team and the Geelong team are now one big team. So I want to introduce you to Matt, Adam, and Jenny. Matt is coming from Maryland, Adam from Wisconsin, and Jenny from D.C. We are now quite the eclectic mix of Aussies and Americans, singles and families, East Coasters and West Coasters. It's gonna be fun to watch this team really come together and to see how all of our different backgrounds and influences will be used to ultimately bring the Gospel to Geelong.

The next bit of news is that I will not be leaving on Monday like originally planned. There are two reasons for this, the first is that I don't have all of my support raised, and the second is that I don't have my visa yet. The rest of my team has theirs, and the Australian embassy was working tirelessly to get us our visas on time (they are seriously the nicest people that work at the embassy), and they were able to finish everyone's but mine because they are still waiting on my FBI clearance. It could be another two weeks before I get my clearance, but once I get that I'm good to go. Be praying that it comes soon so I can be on a plane ASAP!

All things considered, I'm doing really well. It's been a crazy couple of weeks, and the past few days have been nothing short of intense, but the Lord, as always, has been more than faithful. Even in the midst of all this craziness and having so much up in the air, He's kept me so grounded and level-headed. No matter what happens, at the end of the day I'm still saved by grace, He still loves me, I still have the most amazing family and friends that anyone could ask for (seriously you guys have been nothing short of amazing throughout this entire process), and I still get to be used as a part of His kingdom work. Pretty incredible if you ask me. I've been praying for quite some time that the Lord would show me just how blessed I am, and boy, has He delivered. Our God is pretty cool like that I guess :)

Nothing but love,
Michelle

"You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and new wine abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety." ~ Psalm 4:7-8