Start of Something Bigger

Ay mates! I've finally arrived in Sunshine Coast Australia as of yesterday morning and I can already tell I'm gonna love it here!

"Oh Australia, how I wish I could be there. But Los Angeles isn't so bad after all. This has got to be some of the craziest past few days ever!" This comes straight from my journal Saturday as I waited to catch a flight to Australia for the 2nd time. Recap... Just this past week I woke up with strep throat, something I haven't had in years. Friday we hit the road to Chicago and just so happens, a winter storm decided to do the same. My flight was delayed 1 1/2 hrs because of the weather, causing me to barely miss my connecting flight & I actually got to watch it fly off.  Bloody Plane! aka "Bummer dude!!" So instead of my 14hr flight to Brisbane, I had 24hrs in LA with nothing holding me back. Somehow God gave me peace about my unexpected stay and I was able to enjoy a great transition day from the craziness of Michigan & the chaos in Australia.

I just arrived safely yesterday and everyone here is so incredibly nice, which is making me even more pumped to see what God has in store for the next 5 month!  This week is orientation and we don't really have a set schedule yet. We all have weekly chores & I've been assigned dinner cleanup, which is a great way to connect with other students.  The weather is a lot like Florida (hot & humid) but the beach reminds me of North Carolina.

Overall, Satan has really been at work with lost support letters, strep throat, & missing my flight.  Unfortunately for him, I've still managed to arrive in Australia & God hasn't even gotten started!  Cheers for all the support and prayers!

Also, I don't have my phone so sorry if you've tried texting/calling.

Signing off from the Land Down Under!