Official Day One

Today is supposed to be the official day :)

"This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you. God is light: in him there is no darkness at all." First John : Chapter 1 verse 3

Got to have a Jam session this morning of which was an awesome time to reflect and enjoy being in His presence. Orientation began soon after. I love waking up to the sunrise here. It is truly amazing. The sun rises and sets in the same place every day, whether or not we see it, it rises and sets. It is mind-boggling how constant it is. It is so cool to see such beautiful things and know that there is some one that made it, some one who placed it to do that, to set out a purpose for it so that it can provide light to the world. Neat thought.

We had our Thai lessons today!! I was looking so forward to it. I get a bit funny about how I react when learning a new language, really shy and hesitant that is. It was okay at first, just repeating words, and sounds--mimicking the teachers lips as they spoke. It was not until after the break that my brain felt as if it was about to burst! My mind was having a hard time keeping up. We did not do much, but even such simple things threw me. Things like... my name is.. or i am ____years old. Crazy right!!?? Anyways, day one. :) I am so excited but embarrassed to learn. Thai is a beautiful language once you get used to hearing it. One step at a time. Patience. Patience for the things that are worth it. Patience :) I am excited!

Till tomorrow :) Sorry I am trying to figure out the situation with the pictures still. I hope to find another way to post since the pictures will no longer show up on blogger for some reason??...

Good night/Good morning friends.
~Rachel

P.S. By the end of the Month I hope to create a newsletter to send by email. If you would like to be added to the list please email me or comment thank you :) rmuno003@odu.edu.
Also by the grace of GOD and the sacrifices of all who have been praying and supporting financially, I have been able to cover the cost of just the program itself. I am still praying for the rest of the funds to come in as well. This is a rough estimate of funding so far.

Funds Raised :
About 6,500
Still need about $5,500 more to go to reach the $12,000 goal!