The Next Steps

General Orientation Oct. 2015

I sit here in my hotel in Toronto with mixed feelings! Over joyed at the fact that I finally got my visa! And with some sorrow as well, as it becomes more real that I am actually leaving Canada.

Nice streets in Down Town Lancaster PA

When I was in Toronto two weeks ago I was not able to get my visa but with the help of many people we figured out everything we needed to do. And I left the whole situation in God's hands as I headed down to Akron PA for my general orientation with many other MCCers.  Some were just starting their journey with MCC and others had been with MCC for years. Some where staying in North America to keep working from the offices to support local programming and others, like myself, were getting ready to go off and serve in other countries.

Orientation was great.  A lot of it was a repeat for me as I had just done orientation last year with SALT.  There were some different things, and I of course the people help shape how orientation can go. Which did make it go differently too! I got to know fellow co-workers from the Saskatchewan office and that was a great joy! Along with many others who were heading across the world!

 Nice streets in down town Lancaster PA

Please pray for those who are all on their way to their new placements; for safe travels and that they can feel at home quickly in their new roles.

Tomorrow I fly out of Toronto to Paris! Where I have a 12 hour lay over! I am still trying to debate if I will feel up to actually going out.  It would be great to go and try and see things but I am also a little scared to do it by myself. I have heard mixed things about Paris, well mostly the people. So not sure what I am going to do. But I will let you know how it goes and what I decide to do! :) After that I fly to Johannesburg for a few hours where I will have coffee with Pros! And shortly after will head to Pietermaritzburg (PMB) where I will try to get a good-nights rest.

Got my VISA excited face!

I am not sure what my time looks like after that. Like if I am going out to Lily of the Valley right away or if I will be in PMB for a few days. Again I will let you know how things go!

Until next time... check out Lily of the Valley's new and improved website! http://lov.org.za