Easter is a touching reminder of why I want to go to Germany. I definitely want to serve and love MKs! And  my ministry encourages the MKs' parents to have a fulfilling ministry in Europe and around the world. Parents cannot be missionaries if their children are not in a safe and enriching environment. Tonight some of my friends and I read the crucifixion story in John and prayed for a while. I realized how many people are not living in light of the reality of Jesus' sacrifice, and I realized that being an RA in Germany can indirectly contribute to more people knowing about Jesus.

I've been very stressed about support raising, general uncertainty about the summer, and classes. I sort of had a mini-melt down last Tuesday and Wednesday. Since then, God has encouraged me through Scripture, Elisabeth Elliot's Passion and Purity, and Easter break. I'm so grateful for Easter, and for remembering that I have SO MUCH to be thankful for... please pray that God will continue to renew my relationship with Him and keep my focus where it ought to be...on Jesus!

People have been asking me where Kandern is...my answer has been, "I really don't know."  Maps aren't my thing. But I got really excited when I saw a map tonight! Kandern is very close to Switzerland and France.