Next Step

Well I have been here for a few days, and they have been wonderful. I have been able to spend a lot of time just re-acquainting myself with everyone, and with the way of life here. I am pretty much all set up in my room, and I am going to begin teaching English again tomorrow. It feels a little bit fast, but at the same time I am really excited. However, I do have one more hurtle to jump over before I get to where I am going, and start school...and that is a trip to Singapore. 

I knew coming over here that I would have to take a trip to Singapore the last week of August to get my student visa, and begin school in September. Now that is about two weeks away. It is not a big deal, except I would like to ask you all to be praying that finances come in for the trip. I have been being careful, but the tickets will cost a bit more than I expected them to. I have faith that God will provide, as He always does, and thus, am not worried, but I do ask you to keep that in prayer. I need to purchase them as soon as I can so that they don't go up even more in price. 

Once I am there I will need to go to the Embassy and apply for my visa, and then I should be all ready to go, and begin school in September. This will also cost money, but once again, I know that God will provide. 

Actually, I was talking to one of my friends today about the difference between living for a salary, and living in the inheritance. When we have a salary, or when we base decisions solely on money, then we always seem to see that lump sum decreasing; whereas, if we live in the inheritance, it is about not only money, but about the way you go through life. Yes, I need money for the airplane ticket, and I am not saying that we should not work hard, or be wise with our money, that is a part of being righteous and a strong witness to the world, but living in inheritance means that when I get to Singapore, I have friends there who will take me into their home. I have a place to stay, I am living out the benefit of who my dad is, and the legacy that he has left me to walk in.

I guess I just wanted to let you guys know what the next step is. Please pray for me tomorrow as I begin teaching, and know that I pray for you all often. I love and miss you guys, but am having the time of my life here. Talk to you soon. 

Stephanie