I'm up to my ears in paperwork.

" I like this site because the cursor automatically falls on the 'Study Abroad and Internships' link." ~Jeanne Coe

And so it began. After casually listening to a presentation not at all intended for my ears, I sit here, French visa and one-way plane ticket in hand. What a journey of trust and tears it has been to even get to this stage. I haven't left the country yet, but God has shown his faithfulness to me in many ways. I am excited to see how he reveals his greatness to me as I face petit et grand fears and obstacles, victories and joys of many kinds.

For those of you who didn't hear my incessant ramblings about France, here is a quick update. I am working at l'Universite Catholique de Lyon at l'Institut de Langue et de Culture Francaises (ILCF). The main objective of the institute is to bring foreign students to Lyon to study French. If you are interested visit http://www.ilcf.net/ . I will be marketing the program to Americans, translating documents into English, helping with student orientation and housing, among other things. I have a small apartment off campus that I am renting and I will travel around the city by metro. (Maybe I will eventually spring for a small Vespa. I already have the dress for it.)

I will probably be very lonely, scared, and pumped on adrenaline for the first few weeks. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this amazing new journey. Your words of encouragement and love will be greatly appreciated. You don't know how much a quick "Hello" can brighten my day! I love you all!