Wow, its hard to believe I've been in Texas for 1 week. Its beautiful here in so many ways.
The animals are different and interesting as well; long horns, armadillos, crazy grass hoppers, and lots of horses. This week we got to know each other. The girls and 1 gentlemen are so precious. Its been great getting to know Pastor Charley, his wife Amber, and their kids as well.
I'm starting to finally get used to climbing up and down my bed, ha ha. For those who know me know how much top bunks scare me. I registered for my classes this week and ordered my books. School starts this Tuesday the 27th. Excited, yet nervous as well.
Most of this week we were prepping for our first ministry event. Currently we are in Graham, Texas doing a kids crusade at Graham Church of God. We started the event last night (Friday, the 23rd.) The folks at Graham Church of God are so lovely! Its been such a treat getting to know Pastor Dawayne Barnett and his wife Stacy. They wont let me live it down that I'm from Illinois when it comes to food. I'll explain a later in the blog.
Today we went to a REAL cowboy church outside of Graham. Some of the NICEST people I've ever met! Here's the funny part about the food and stuff. I thought brisket was a type of biscuit... I never had homemade ice cream until today... I am amazed at cactus... I never ate at Chicken Express... I'm sure there are other things that I cant think of that they find hilarious lol.
All in all its been a pretty great week. I've been stretched out of my comfort zone too many times to count this week, but I've also melted in the presence of God daily with these sweet people.
Who knew I'd be in Texas? I honestly never even imagined myself in Texas. Its crazy. Mind blowing actually. I haven't been "homesick" at all, just missing my sister and best friends alot. Including my aunt and uncle. Kinda bumming me out that this is my first year missing the Duqoin State fair and everyone is going :(. I miss it and everyone a little bit.
Next weekend we will be traveling to Georgia, then to Tennessee, and LEE!!!! I cannot even begin to express how excited I am to finally step foot back on Lee University campus. I miss it so much!!!! I miss all my Lee U friends too!!!
Also, I have gotten my address for down here and I have posted it on facebook twice now. I will post it here just for those who haven't seen it on facebook. You can send me letters, pictures, care packages, or if you would like to help me with donations to fund the rest of my year that is also greatly needed.
Our mission trip to Israel is supposed to take place in March. When I find out more I will let everyone know.
Heres my address:
Tiffany Carroll
571 Shanes Ln,
Weatherford Tx, 76087
So glad you are loving it there...you are missed at home but it is good for you to be "stretched out of your comfort zone"...you are gonna grow and mature so much while you are there...I probably won't know you when you come home...lol....loving all the pictures..keep 'em coming!! This is nice to see how your week went and see all the pictures of where you are at and what you are doing...love the blog..hope you do one each week!! Uncle Marty is singing at Duquoin tomorrow for Veterans day like he does each year...Curt won't get to go this year...he fell last night and broke his nose and hit his eye...he has a black eye and lots of bruises..pray for him...Marty will have to do the singing by himself this year. Nichole said she might go with us tomorrow! We will miss you going with us for sure!...just remember.."God is Faithful" and he is with you through this journey...Love ya Tiffy Wiffy!!!..
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