September 21, 2010
Hello again! I know it’s been awhile since my last post in May… Since then the saguaro cactus blooms have come & gone, I did some volunteer work with Burmese refugees in Tucson, my partnership team has continued to grow little by little, and I survived the summer heat of Arizona!
Saguaros blooming in Tucson - these are Arizona's State Flower
Women from Myanmar/Burma learning English in Tucson
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Julie and Tamara - my friends and support partners! Tamara visited from Germany this summer.
In the mountains of Arizona - to escape the heat!
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I’m currently back in Delft in the Netherlands – and it’s great to be back in Europe! It feels like I only left a month ago – rather than a year ago when I moved to France!!! I’ve been having a great time reconnecting with my friends and support partners here. My main goal during this trip is to meet with potential partners to join my prayer and financial support team. It’s a wonderful blessing that my partners here can make contributions through the Dutch organization I became affiliated with this past summer.
Back in the Netherlands - a land of Bicycles!
When I moved back to the States in December 2009, I had a round trip ticket from Paris-Denver. So I’ve been able to take advantage of the return leg of that ticket to make this trip. I first traveled from Tucson to Denver in August and had a great visit with my family. I also made connections with friends and churches in the Denver area – and God has continued to be faithful to move on hearts to partner with me!
My niece Morgan & nephew Van - cousins enjoying time together!
My nephews Skylor & Rome - more cousins playing together!
I arrived in Europe on the 2nd of September and spent the first 10 days in Paris with “The Bridge” team. It was great to have my vision re-ignited – I can’t wait to join with the team as soon as possible! The timing for that will be based on meeting my financial goals in order to get my 12-month visa — I’m hoping for that to be by April 2011. I’d appreciate your prayers for God to add to my financial support team, and for a smooth process when I apply for my visa – Thanks!!!!
Among other things during my time with “The Bridge”, I was able to join a group of about 12 women for a monthly “Ladies Night Out”. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at an Indian Restaurant in Paris. The group included women from the States, the UK, Columbia and Indonesia – how I love being in and among the nations!!!
A few of the ladies at the Indian restaurant
I was with “The Bridge” for two Sunday gatherings where I made new friends from several countries, including France. I met one young woman from France who has been coming on Sundays – she shared that she’s excited because she’s learning more & more about “meeting Jesus”! I also helped hand out flyers at several metro stops to invite people to come check out an event at “The Bridge” on September 19th called “Open Doors”. I hear it was a big hit, with many new visitors – people who have an interest in building relationships in an international setting, and who want to pursue the things of God!
So, that’s Lora’s Latest! Now I’m off to visit with a German friend living in Delft – time to “catch up”!
