Setting My Affairs in Order
I don't think it's an exaggeration to say I feel like I'm dying.
Most of you know that I'm headed to China to teach English for two years. It's really not an easy step to take. I feel like a dying man who has to scurry about and set all my financial and social affairs in order before I pass off the scene to another world. It's a little morbid.
I'm so excited. I've been searching for the next step for a long time. Law school, vocational ministry, gunning for a Ph.D.--nothing seemed quite what God had in mind. That's because He was sending me to China. I really have no idea what's waiting for me there, but I can't wait to find out.
I'm rather frightened (see the statement in the preceding paragraph regarding my knowledge of the future). I've heard horror stories about China. I don't believe them, but there's a little truth in every rumor. Not to mention I'm going to be jumping into a vocation I know absolutely nothing about. With clients that don't even speak my language.
I'm a more than a little sad. Besides leaving family, I'm losing a lot. It's hard enough leaving the close interaction with friends I had at college. To replace that time with half a world of separation is particularly disheartening. Great timing, huh?
So, let me take care of business.
I will have a new blog while I'm in China. Check it out here.
I think that about does it. For this post and for the Blurb. For a while. Pray for me. Keep in touch.
I love you all.
Most of you know that I'm headed to China to teach English for two years. It's really not an easy step to take. I feel like a dying man who has to scurry about and set all my financial and social affairs in order before I pass off the scene to another world. It's a little morbid.
I'm so excited. I've been searching for the next step for a long time. Law school, vocational ministry, gunning for a Ph.D.--nothing seemed quite what God had in mind. That's because He was sending me to China. I really have no idea what's waiting for me there, but I can't wait to find out.
I'm rather frightened (see the statement in the preceding paragraph regarding my knowledge of the future). I've heard horror stories about China. I don't believe them, but there's a little truth in every rumor. Not to mention I'm going to be jumping into a vocation I know absolutely nothing about. With clients that don't even speak my language.
I'm a more than a little sad. Besides leaving family, I'm losing a lot. It's hard enough leaving the close interaction with friends I had at college. To replace that time with half a world of separation is particularly disheartening. Great timing, huh?
So, let me take care of business.
I will have a new blog while I'm in China. Check it out here.
Edit: That blog is closed. Go here instead.
I have updated my contact information. Here are three things to note.
I have updated my contact information. Here are three things to note.
- Please note that I'll be in China. Out of respect for my host country, please don't send overtly religious or political messages. Thanks.
- I will be living twelve hours ahead of you. I'm good like that. If I don't answer your Skype calls, that may be why. Or it may be that I just don't like you.
- Please contact me as often as you can. I'm going to try to stay as connected as possible.
I think that about does it. For this post and for the Blurb. For a while. Pray for me. Keep in touch.
I love you all.
At 1:15 AM,
Justin, I am very excited for you see the doors opening for direction in your life. Keeping in mind how things need to be on your new blog, I will be "thinking" of you. Lean on our father, as well as the thoughts of your brothers and sisters. He will strengthen you in ways beyond your ability to imagine. If you can drop by Watertown when you get back (since I will probably still be here; hopefully working on my Master's in Counseling by then LOL), I hope to see you. Otherwise, meet you in the air or after we both pass through the valley; either way, I'll see you when we truly get home.
Fighting the Good Fight,
Noah