Finished training ready to return

Last Friday I finished the training in Colorado. During this time I learned how to better deal with different cultures values and traditions. We went to some really hard places talking about losses in our lives. I went back to when I was sick as a child and not able to play with the other kids. I never really thought about how that effected me. That was just the starting point. I'm really glad the organization talked me into taking the classes. I also met 13 couples and 11 singles all ready to enter the mission field. I know these will be lasting relationships I will never forget.

Now I am in New York visiting my long time friend Anne-Marie. We have two weeks where we will travel up the coast to CT, MA and ME. I will return to Madagascar on September 7.

All my one time support for this trip came in and I can't thank God and you all for your faithfulness and support for this ministry in Madagascar. One family made a donation for school fees for 5 children. When I return I plan to put this to good use and get them enrolled . Please pray God will show me the children that need this the most. If you would like to be a monthly supporter for the Madagascar ministry you can go to www.WorldVenture.com and look for my name and make a donation.

started something new

I just started using this new program that is supposed to e-mail you every time I update a blog. I hope it works.

Well, 2 weeks of training down and one to go. This has been a very emotional week. We did some simulation scenarios, had some quiet time with the Lord and played some games to help us better understand entering different cultures.

One thing I would like you to do is select a day of the month for each of us to pray for each other. I would like to be able to note some of your requests so it is a 2 way street. Please respond and let me know how I can pray for you.

Love you all
Sandi

Mission Training International

Well here I am in Colorado attending a 3 week training on missions. I wasn't sure what to expect after being on the field for 3 years. All I can say is I am glad I came. We are talking about how to better communicate with the nationals of the countries we are going to. We are also talking about personal issues and how to deal with stress and how to stay healthy emotionally and physically. I found out I am a shark, that won't mean much to any of you unless you have taken this training, but I really felt I fit into that group and by the way we are the group easiest to be misunderstood. I guess I will spend the rest of my life apologizing for my direct way of saying things. I will try to be more sensitive, but it is a process.

Last Saturday I went with two other ladies to Pikes Peak. Wow it was awesome. To think God created such a beautiful place. Then we went to seven falls. It was great to get away after a tough week of emotional stuff. This Sunday there is a group of us going to the Rockies Baseball game after Church. It is faith day at the park and we got a great ticket rate. $10.00 per person. Woo Hoo.

I have 2 more weeks here then on to NY to visit Anne-Marie and back to Madagascar on Sept 6Th.

I would like to pray for each of you. So, if you have any specific prayer requests please send them to me at sunlady2@aol.com.

God has been really good with providing supporters for this time back in the states. I am however still short about $300 of the one time expense for this trip. If you could help I would be very grateful. If you want to make a donation you can send it directly to World Venture by clicking on the link to the right. Then you look up my name and follow the instructions. The office has recently helped me create a web page so you can check that out at the same site.