Week Two of SOMD Teachings...And A Lot of Other Stuff

Wow! I cannot believe that we have completed our second week in SOMD. Considering that I arrived a week early means I have been back in England for nearly a month! It is hard to fathom so much time has gone by!

My roommates finally arrived this weekend. One is a lady from Chile, and the other is from South Africa. They are both here to attend the English Culture Orientation (ECO) school, which begins tomorrow. And while I am glad to finally have someone else in that big room with me ...it was a little strange to walk in the other day and one of the ladies was taking a nap. Whoops!

As a part of every training program, we have assigned work duties and local outreach. I had the [luck] to start my work duties for lunch clean up. (Get 'er finished and done!). Unfortunately, the local outreach I was hoping to get might not happen. So, that's still a wait-and-see. We did get to have our first Small Group meetings, as well as my first One-on-One.

I am going a bit crazy not having my paints and canvas available to me anymore. (I had to choose between my paints or my clothes. Jury's still out on which was the better choice!) Fortunately, I do have my sketch book and pencils, but I really miss my paints! (Sigh!) I suppose this is a good to time to reflect on the differences between needs and wants. 

Nah! 

I do get excited about Thursday nights. These nights, various couples and families host my SOMD for dessert, coffee, and good conversation. Last night was Lynn Green, one of the founders of YWAM England. I love listening to him! He is able to share all of his knowledge and wisdom in a way that holds the listener completely captivated. And there is a certainty about his presence that commands immediate respect. He and his wife are both very compassionate people and were very informative in their views and understanding about what is really required in this life (as missionaries).


I do confess that am a little surprised that I haven't made any real connections yet. I've seen so many beloved friends, spent some wonderful time together, and I absolutely love my SOMD class and staff, but I just don't seem to be 'clicking' with anyone. For me, that's a bit unusual. Perhaps I'm still adjusting to the transition or ...maybe God is wanting to be my main focus this time?



I must admit that, in the absence of my most intimate friends, I have been spending a great deal more time with Him.

The small woods that we have on the property is always beckoning me to walk its paths and take in the transcendent beauty of God's nature.

...and the Blue Bells are in full bloom now!

No. Turning to God as a friend is not an inconvenience. It is the greatest honor.