It has been almost 2 years since I left for Bolivia. I have never learned as much as I did the 2 months I was there (you can read all about it in previous blog posts). Through that experience, I came to understand more what it means to be beautiful feet. To say it was a challenge to re-focus on school after returning from Bolivia is an enormous understatement. I slowly transitioned back to grad-school life in Seattle and completed my coursework and year-long internship in December, 2011.
Upon graduating, I moved back to Massachusetts to spend time with family, set up camp and explore future possibilities. I did numerous internet searches- mix and matching key word combinations of my interests; counseling, art therapy, youth, missionary work. So many search results... and then I stumbled upon Prishtina High School's webpage (www.prishtinahighschool.org). The school is an American-style international school in the country of Kosovo. Yes, the idea of moving to Kosovo was shocking to me at first.. I had no idea where Kosovo was... Was this really where my path was headed?? I entertained the idea, not wanting to shut it down without fully exploring the possibility. The more I explored it, the more it became clear that it is true- Prishtina High School is where God wants me. It is still amazing to me how God will utilize all our gifts and experiences- nothing is ever wasted. Not only will I be utilizing my degree with counseling the students, I will be exercising my passion for health/nutrition by teaching a physical education course for the female students.
My mission is two-fold:
1. Assist students with achieving full potential in their academic, creative, personal, physical and moral development so that they can make their best contribution to society and their community.
2. Be an ambassador of Christ by living along side of and loving the people of Kosovo.
I cannot work as a counselor and teacher in Kosovo without God's provision through the support of others. I plan to arrive the first week of August and stay through the school year with possibility to stay longer. I need to raise $1,400 a month for living expenses. If you believe in either of these missions, please consider partnering with me and contributing a monthly amount or a one time gift to help make this opportunity possible.
I am so excited to share this next journey. Stay tuned because I intend to do periodic updates on this online journal for all to follow :)
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