ARrival To TaiwAn

Blessings to all,

Well i finally made it!! Thank you all for praying for me during this time. There is so much I would like to share. Lets start with my flight trip; I got in the airplane being forwarned of the need for sleep, earplugs, and a good book. I could not find anywhere in the airport earplugs... and out of all the people in the plane, it had to be one guy who snored like a truck. I ended up sitting by a lovely elderly chinese couple. Although i could not understand them and they could not understand me... they somehow took me under their wings and treated me like their daughter. Now, I dont really get scared of flying, but knowing i would be over the pacific for quite a while, made me nervous when the emergency instructions were only in Chinese.

They actually had really good food (beef stew for dinner and pankakes for breakfast). The seats were quite comfortable...and... Marita now i know why you took so many walks around during your flight. I did the mistake of only getting up three times during the whole ride; by the end of the trip my feet had swollen to a whole extra size. It was not a pretty sight!!

I was a bit nervous of arriving at the airport. I heard so many stories of people trying to take your bags, vendors getting in your face and such... so i was dreading as the plane landed. Yet, it was quite a breeze. I didn't have one person come up to me to offer to take my bag. After passing through the main gate, I was met with happy grimms, and a sign that read YWAM: WELCOME TO TAIWAN!!!

I got to the base at 11:30pm. I was ready to take another snooze; I was surprised that my body didn't feel exhausted in the days that followed. It was wonderful driving through the streets of Taoyuan. It reminded me of a mini New York City, with all the bright lights, tall buildings, and lots of life. People here in Taiwan work very long hours; Sometimes till 12midnight. We got to the YWAM facilities, went up what felt at the moment like 100 stairs and into our room. My roommates Emily (taiwanese), Adele (South African), PoYu and Rain(Hong Kong) and me got to know each other pretty fast. I automatically found the differences in personalities... (hahhaa).

That first night I didnt sleep much. I was still in shock that I was in TAIWAN!!!! It was incredible waking up in a country accross the world, knowing that I am following the call of God. Its an amazing, thrilling, and exhilirating feeling. This is what living for God is all about. It has definitely exceeded my expectations.

Please keep watch for more updates. Im sorry for the lateness of this letter, but they have us so busy. I actually get homework : ( and they have us reading like three books. But, in the next update ill explain the awesome stuff God is doing in me. Ive never been challenged in my character like I have been here. It's awesome.

I Love you all and I miss you so much. Thank you for the letters and emails. They have been such an encouragement.

LiVing iT oUT,
Shary

Some prayer requests :
1. Unity for our group (differences in cultures can clash a lot)
2. Boldness to speak the word of God without fear, and with wisdom
3. For wisdom to understand the teachings (they are very intense)