Summer plans

Lots of things going on this summer! Here's a quick update:

1. I'm going to start teaching an English class at the refugee apartments. I think this will be a lot of fun and a great way to meet people, but also kind of a big commitment. We have a group of about 15 volunteers who all want to teach which is awesome. We are still trying to work out the details, curriculum, etc. and it's a little overwhelming. The classes are set to begin the week of June 4. I think it will definitely be trial by fire but should prove to be pretty entertaining.

2. Going to India! I'm going to India July 21-29 with the Stone and I can't wait!! I finally got my support letters sent out and so far I've raised $700. woohoo! Only $1,900 more to go. We will be staying in Delhi and working at the Good Samaritan School. Here's a short video that tells the awesome story of how the school got started: http://www.hopechest.org/india/. If you would like to support our team, you can do so here! https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=9cd900.

3. Selling my condo. I've been renting out my condo for the past five months and it's worked out really well. The lease is up at the end of June though and I've been trying to decide what to do next. I think the market in Austin is doing pretty well these days, so I think I've decided that I'm going to sell it in July. I don't really have plans to move back to it and I'm worried that my next tenant might not be so great. I am convinced that realtors are a giant scam and completely unnecessary, so I'm going to attempt to sell it myself. I mean I didn't use a realtor to buy it, so why do I need one to sell it? But obviously this will require some extra time and research.

4. Where will I live? Speaking of leases, the owner of the house I'm currently living in has agreed to let us stay till the end of August, which is super sweet. (They also want to sell the house.) So Brittney and I have been trying to decide where to move next. How awesome is it that we still want to live together?! Our 3rd roommate Court is dreaming of moving overseas and teaching English, so we may be in the market for a 3rd roommate. Please pray that God will give us clear direction in this!

5. Going to Washington. My work has agreed to let me go to D.C. for a few days to do a public speaking training. I love D.C.! I think I'm gonna go in a couple weeks. So that should be fun.

6. Direction for my missional community. I feel like we have some changes coming up for my community group which is exciting but can also be scary. I'm definitely praying that God will give me wisdom in that.

Those are the big things coming up. Should be fun but can also be overwhelming. Just praying and trusting the God will give me clear direction. Thank you for your prayers!