Since my last post, a lot of things have happened. Here are a few tidbits…
I turned 23! It
doesn’t feel much different than 22, but I still feel blessed by family and
friends who showed me their love on or after my birthday.
I bought a ukulele, and named it Kyle! Kyle is not very fancy, but thanks to the
help of a generous colleague and the internet, I am learning to play! I’m no virtuoso, but I’m hoping that I’ll at
least get the point where I am able to play and sing praise songs with my
students at ECA.
Quite a bit of progress has been made in my financial
support raising and logistics-planning for Colombia. As I see funds coming in, I am blown away by
God’s faithfulness and feel so blessed by the generosity of my friends and
family. I’m getting VERY close to
purchasing a plane ticket to Bogotá…More logistical details in the prayer
requests below.
I have become immersed in preparations for Sky VBS, which is happening THIS WEEK at my home church, South.
It has been a blessing to work as an intern alongside our wonderful
children’s ministry directors and see the details come together. Now we finally get to have the kids come and
see them having fun and learning that everything is possible with God!
I found out who my roommates in Colombia will be! The plan is to have 2 returning teachers live
with 2 newbies (myself included, obviously) in an apartment. I’m super excited!
As my departure draws closer, please pray:
*for Sky VBS! Pray
for many children to come, for them to have fun, and that God’s truth from the
Bible will touch their hearts.
*that I will use time wisely, not freaking out about
details, but preparing my heart and getting important tasks done before leaving.
*that logistical details would come together…especially
concerning some healthcare concerns, travel plans, and my Colombian
visa. (We travel to Chicago for an
appointment at the Colombian Consulate in early July.)
*for ECA staff and students on their break from school.
Thank you all for your friendship and support! As I said in my first post, please contact me
at any time with questions or updates about your life! (kelli.b.sickles@gmail.com)
I’ll leave you with a lovely photo collage my friend Joy
made from a beautiful day at Holland State Park at the end of May, along with a
couple of pictures from a Lansing Lugnuts game I went to with my parents. I’m thankful for these times spent with
family and friends, and hope they continue in the next few weeks!
I will miss the Great Lakes! (And Joy, of course.)
Lugnuts games are a family tradition. Wearing complementary colors, not so much, but we'll take it. :)
Fireworks are one of my favorite parts of summer!
Bendiciones,
Kelli
