[drum roll please...]
In August 2012, I will be heading to Perth, Australia for an internship with the Perth Heat.
[pause for the **GASP**]
That's right. I'm leaving Kelso-Longview, Washington and the good ole US of A. That's not to diminish my time here (i.e. K-LV). God has done a great work in me and I suspect He still has some stuff to do before I leave. To think back when I first came to this town and to think where I am now.....I am so thankful that the God I know doesn't give up on seemingly hopeless projects. :)
Now to the why. Why am I leaving? Well, there are a few answers. When I first came to K-LV, I knew full well that this wasn't the place where I would forever stay. I could attempt to explain how I knew but you'll need to either just be content with the explanation that there are some things I just know and can't explain how or attempt to have this conversation with my best friend, Kim. Good luck on either pursuit.
So I knew I would leave eventually. Originally, I thought this meant 2-3 years. haha. I graduated college in 2004 and have lived here ever since. Do the math...I'll wait. Yep, 8 years. Slightly different than 3. My life here has been great. I've been on Young Life staff for 6 years, volunteered for a year before that (or was it 2?). I've done 3 summer assignments--2 as Camp Director. I've coached HS & club volleyball and been very successful on both fronts. I have very, very good friends that will be lifelong friends. I've learned who I am in so many different ways. I don't regret any part of my time here. I just knew it wasn't forever. The funny part is that if you talked to me last June, I had a 2 year plan to leave Kelso and move on. Funny how our plans are different from the Lord's.
Why Australia? Well, it's a place I've always wanted to go. It's really a question of 'why not?' An opportunity came and I'm going. I'm all about the experience....some might say it's an adventure addiction and so be it. My history certainly points to that fact. I'm ok with the label. ;)
There you go. Feel free to ask questions or comment. My next post will be "Things I've already learned about Australia." There are some large differences that are more than amusing. It will be the first of many "How to Speak Australian" posts...so stay tuned. When I get there, I'll include pictures.
In the meantime...some Perth links. :)
City of Perth
Map of Perth
Adventures of Western Australia
[pause for the **GASP**]
That's right. I'm leaving Kelso-Longview, Washington and the good ole US of A. That's not to diminish my time here (i.e. K-LV). God has done a great work in me and I suspect He still has some stuff to do before I leave. To think back when I first came to this town and to think where I am now.....I am so thankful that the God I know doesn't give up on seemingly hopeless projects. :)
Now to the why. Why am I leaving? Well, there are a few answers. When I first came to K-LV, I knew full well that this wasn't the place where I would forever stay. I could attempt to explain how I knew but you'll need to either just be content with the explanation that there are some things I just know and can't explain how or attempt to have this conversation with my best friend, Kim. Good luck on either pursuit.
So I knew I would leave eventually. Originally, I thought this meant 2-3 years. haha. I graduated college in 2004 and have lived here ever since. Do the math...I'll wait. Yep, 8 years. Slightly different than 3. My life here has been great. I've been on Young Life staff for 6 years, volunteered for a year before that (or was it 2?). I've done 3 summer assignments--2 as Camp Director. I've coached HS & club volleyball and been very successful on both fronts. I have very, very good friends that will be lifelong friends. I've learned who I am in so many different ways. I don't regret any part of my time here. I just knew it wasn't forever. The funny part is that if you talked to me last June, I had a 2 year plan to leave Kelso and move on. Funny how our plans are different from the Lord's.
Why Australia? Well, it's a place I've always wanted to go. It's really a question of 'why not?' An opportunity came and I'm going. I'm all about the experience....some might say it's an adventure addiction and so be it. My history certainly points to that fact. I'm ok with the label. ;)
There you go. Feel free to ask questions or comment. My next post will be "Things I've already learned about Australia." There are some large differences that are more than amusing. It will be the first of many "How to Speak Australian" posts...so stay tuned. When I get there, I'll include pictures.
In the meantime...some Perth links. :)
City of Perth
Map of Perth
Adventures of Western Australia
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