I'm Here!

We have arrived! After months of anticipation and support raising, we have finally made it to Brisbane, Australia. The flight travels could not have gone any smoother. The Lord really went before us and provided safe and easy travels through the Atlanta, Los Angeles, and finally Brisbane airports. Without a hitch, we championed the Brisbane customs and immigration before walking out of the sliding doors to find smiling faces on Uni Impact staff waiting for our arrivals. Mom and Dad, don't worry, we are in good hands! After a nourishing meal and a pick-me-up cup of instant, we arrived and moved into our home for the next 4 1/5 weeks. Home sweet home is found in a suburb of Brisbane called Indooroopilly (pronounced End-Row-Pilly). 

In order to help us stay awake and adjust, the Impact staff brought us around the city, showing up the sites. I've enjoyed taking in the culture, noticing cultural differences that are unique from America. The food here is a combinations of many cultures, but today we experienced the best fish and chips at "A Salt and Battery." 

Today, we spent the morning in training with Impact staff. After the lunch of amazing fish and chips, we split into our ministry teams and tour the UQ (University of Queensland) campus and colleges where we will be laboring. Colleges are a cross between dorms and fraternities/sorority. Students live, eat, study, and socialize in these colleges. I will be spending my time in two colleges, Cromwell and Grace. I've enjoyed the students I have met so far and cannot wait to meet and build friendships with others. 

So far, our time here has been amazing! I know that God has placed me here for a reason and I cannot wait to see how He moves and works in my life and those around my time. Continue to lift me up in prayers. Pray that I would be bold and effective as well as humble and sensitive. 

A highlight of the culture: Everyday, tea time is held at 10:30 and 3:00! Its a great time to fellowship while drinking coffee or tea and eating a scone! Also, do not be told otherwise, Vegamite spread thin over some toast is quite lovely. 

My apologies if this post seems a bit scattered. While I feel quite adjusted to the time, I still am a little tired. It may only be 6:00pm in Brisbane, but part of my body feels the 4:00am body time.