RQ: Random Quote #13

"I would rather be unnoticed than to be associated with the boastful."

- HTL

RQ: Random Quote #12

"You've placed this desire in my heart; You've led my heart to build this passion; and You've burned this passion to keep my flame ablaze."

- HTL

RQ: Random Quote #11

"It's not about how much money you get, but how much of a difference you are making."

- HTL

RQ: Random Quote #10

"For us, taking a break means redefining ourselves in The Centre before we can define ourselves in each other."

- HTL

INDONESIA: MISSION TRIP {Introduction}

I HAVE RETURNED, MY DEAR READERS!!!!!!!

I'm finally back from my 9-day mission trip!! It was hands down the best and most amazing experience I've had in my life. I have so many interesting, tear-jerking, heart-wrenching stories to tell you! But first, please allow me to rest. My teammates and I departed from Surakarta (or Solo) at 5:40pm today, and we arrived in Jakarta one hour later. Our pick-up friend was an hour late, so I got to my aunt's house pretty late, as well. But praise the Lord, we made it back safe and sound without missing any limbs (hehe). I am completely restored, refreshed, rejuvenated! I'm ready to work hard and fulfill the undefinable will of God that's been laid out in front of me.

One VERY important lesson I've learned from this trip is that Jesus is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH bigger than any of our problems. Mathematically, it would look like this:

JESUS >>> our problems

Updates are coming up very soon! I just have to finish writing the entries in my diary first before I start posting them on here :-).

I've missed you all!! Much love always,

Hazel xx

RQ: Random Quote #9

Indonesia: Pre-mission trip 2011 pt. III

I apologize for the lack of updates. I've been extremely busy in Indonesia, spending time with my family and traveling here and there. Also, I'm afflicted by what I like to call the typical Indonesian Dysfunctional Digestive Syndrome (or IDDS). My poor stomach has been very upset for the past 2 weeks, following my arrival in Indonesia. I've been swallowing countless digestive tablets and Norit (carbonated pills) to no avail. I'm sensing a slight burn in my gastric pouch as I'm typing this. Moving on.

Those who don't follow me on Twitter may not be aware that my mission trip has been pushed back to the 21st of May, which falls on a Saturday. We are coming back 9 days later, on the 30th. I believe we will be leaving by plane from Jakarta to Solo. We are having our first pre-trip meeting tomorrow, May 16. I will update you with more details as soon as possible. The theme I have been given to cover is "Relationship with God through music/songs". I'm still working on both the Power Point and written work, as I seem to work best under a lot of pressure.

I'm sorry to cut this brief post short. It is actually almost 2 o'clock in the morning (05/16) in Jakarta, so I need to get some sleep. No, it isn't my jet lag; I took a 3-hour nap at 2/3pm-ish today. I will keep my readers updated with what's going on with this mission trip.

~* COUNTDOWN: 5 DAYS *~

Bonne nuit,

Hazel x