t-5 days

So my time at the oxford base is quickly coming to an end, as I leave for Thailand in 5 very short days.
my time here has been amazing, but I don't want to reflect too much because it isn't over yet, and so I don't want to get into that mindset yet.
However, this will be my last blog on here for a while, but I will post the link to my Thailand teams blog, which will be updated far more regularly than this one. Apologies once again for that.

But as a parting message, for a while at least, I will leave you with a little taste of the daily things I encounter here in Oxford.

-7 different languages (including "american")
-countless sheep
- pressing a button on the top of the toilet or on the wall to flush
-light switches that go down to go on
-stay to the left, while driving and walking
-you must turn outlets on for power to flow through them, again flip switch down
-stubbies
- sweet as
-daily tea breaks are mandatory
-cookies are called biscuits 
- all stores close at 4 (in oxford at least)
- the same breakfast everyday
- if the shirt doesn't totally stink wear it
-daily work duties
- the most amazing stars i've ever seen
- anytime toast
-sitting in the student lounge way too late laughing about way too much
- 13 girls, 2 bathrooms
- wearing shoes only when necessary
- tim tam slams
- you can go into basically any store without shoes and not worry about it
- seagars
-hedgehogs
- no free running dears, only in fences
-horses, and horse drawn carriages 
- an awesome chef cooking for us
- sand flies! (worst thing ever!)
- sleeping bag every night
- sharing a room with 5 girls
- random dance parties
- retro vans
- "have i taken a shower today?"
- breath taking views
- music always playing somwhere
- after shocks
- HAIRY men!

My Thailand teams blog; please follow and pray for us. http://thaitorches.blogspot.com/
cheers.

a little help needed.

hey all!
well my time here in oxford is quickly coming to an end, in 11 short days I will be flying off to Thailand and Cambodia for 2 months. It's hard to believe that I have to leave this family as well, because we have all gotten so close. yesterday a bunch of us sat in the student lounge and make Christmas decorations, and snowflakes to put around the place while listening to some good ol' Christmas music. It has been rainy the last two days, so it just seemed fitting that we would decorate if we could. So that is what we've been filling our days up with lately.
It has been a little overwhelming thinking that we are all parting after we have bonded so much, but at the same time we know that we are going to be like a flood just flowing out and into the world.
unfortunately this blog has to be short, because I have a book report due, and so I must get started on that. But I'm alive and more than well, and miss you all.
With the mention of outreach I have one quick favour to ask of you...
pray.
currently 5 of our staff members dont have enough money to finish paying for outreach, so please pray that comes in and if any of you feel led to donate you can go to: http://www.ywamoxford.org/pay-online/

scroll to the bottom of the page and select donations

and for the "purpose" write Backpackers DTS outreach

as well as pray for our teams and the prep of getting ready to go. especially for team unity, health, finances, and peace, as we are all a little on edge to see what's in store for us.

thank you all.

cheers, 

my outreach team ben, malori me and luca

four voices, one ipod

Things are in crazy overload at the moment, as we just passed the half way mark of lecture phase. 7 weeks in, and a whole new perspective on life. I have this uncontrollable desire to just sit at the feet of Jesus, and just to soak in His presence. I have now just caught a tiny glimpse of how incredible He is, and I can't even contain it. His love is being to swell out of me. My pain, shame, inadequacy, come and try to haunt me, but then the love of my Saviour washes over me again, and they leave. I have experienced freedom, and forgiveness in a new light since being here. The Holy Spirit allowed me to break for a while, and brought up past pain and bitterness to my mind, so He could wipe it clean, in order to meet with Him more clearly. He is revealing truths to me, and passions are becoming stronger. God is good.
My school is filled with incredible people, and last week the snowboarders school, that runs from June to mid Nov. came back from outreach, for their week of debrief and graduation. Each of the students in my school had been given the name of a boarder a week before they came back, and were able to pray for them. Because the boarders have more students I was given two names. Aaron and Breezy, two 20 year olds from Colorado (they are so many colorado-ers here) Anyways, as I was praying for these two people I had never met, God revealed things about their lives to me, and areas to pray into and so I did. Then when I got to meet them, I shared what I had prayed for and what was revealed to me. and you know what? Things were freakishly accurate about what I saw and got. Here are these people I have never met before, that I know absolutely nothing about, and I'm speaking completely into their lives. The power of God is incredible. So as I mentioned in my last blog we beat them in soccer, which was fantastic! But there was these two guys from the boarders school, that I bonded with so closely. One, instantly, and the other after initial impressions had faded. Point is these guys are awesome. the night before they left we ended up talking and admiring Gods creation, and sharing testimonies late into the night. It is one of the beautiful things about YWAM, you may only have known people for a week, but you bond so quickly because of shared purpose and experiences. It's funny how God knows exactly what we need when we need it. Just as my relationship with some of the guys here hit a wall, and I started getting frustrated He put more brothers into my life to encourage me. God's provision is astounding at times.
You know what else is amazing about God? His love, and His ability to take over a situation at any moment. I think of lecture this morning, and how the spirit just came and decided to take over, and we ended up spending the whole time in prayer and worship, and how the Spirit spoke through our speaker over our lives, and it was far greater than any lecture he could have given.
Outreach prep is starting to come together, as our team now meets a couple times a week, to pray, fast, worship, and plan together. Yesterday was our first experience of how worship is generally going to look while in Thailand. Just four voices and an ipod. But it was beautiful. We all shared a good chuckle about the fact that our school is swarming with musicians and our team just so happen to be the only team without one on it. So we sat together around an ipod and sang, loudly and out of tune. But it was beautiful, and it was from the heart, and that worship is far greater than any big show or production that people can put on when they don't include their hearts. As the time grows closer, anticipation increases, but I know it will be good, and it is God's will, and that is enough, because He is enough.

cheers.

we are the champions!

so as I have previously pointed out my blog has taken a serious back seat, and so I apologize to all of you who are following along. Below is a copy of an email I sent a friend about the last couple days, so you get a little peek at what it has been like...
everything is going incredible here. yesterday was phenomenal!
the snowboarders school is here right now, and so we had the annual, boarders versus backpackers soccer game. its kinda a big deal here. like actually haha. and we won!!! yeaaa. then there was this huge bbq and hang out time after, then we had a worship time, and one of the boarders shared that his best friends little sister is on her death bed, and the doctors said she probably wont live through the weekend. so we just spent time interceding for her, which is crazy because that is what we have been learning about in lectures this week. and we sang and danced and screamed and just prayed for her, and it was one of the most amazing experiences ever. even though we only just met these people we have become close with them, and we all joined together as a body of christ and worshiped and prayed, and it was beautiful. 
so my team for outreach is fantastic! we are already pulling together, and sharing common visions, and joining in prayer for thailand and for each other. it has been such a beautiful thing to be a part of. it was such an answer to prayer. everything about my team. because we are prayer warriors, and friends, and a family. the other girl is incredible, and i admire her so much. and the guy on the team just loves God so much it challenges me to grow in my faith. there were certain people from my school, i knew wanted to go to the same place as me that i knew i wouldn't deal well with if they were on my team, and God completely answered that prayer. as well as the two guys on my team (one being my leader ben) are two BIG guys, so i know that i will feel safe with them wherever we go, which is also a huge answer to prayer. man God is so good. 


so besides crazy soccer games and awesome worship time, the other day we went on a weekend hike to a mountain about 3 hours away, and it was amazing. it was a bit of a chilly day, so that was nice at first. as we made our way through this dense forest, with snow on the top of the trees, the ground got really slippery. there was one point were i lost my footing and began to slide. thank goodness for april who stopped me and it was all good. haha. 
the view on the top was totally worth it all, it was beautiful. there was about a foot of snow on the top. and it was freezing, be there were mountains all around us. then we hiked through more forest to this lake where we camped over night. it was a really tiring weekend, but so beyond incredible. 
I will post some photos soon. but i must run to prayer now,.
cheers, 

outreach

so my blog has become seriously neglected, and i will update it soon with all my excursions. there has been a lot.
basically the big and amazing news is last monday we were given our outreach options. we had 2 days to pray about them and give our top 3 places we wanted to go.
the options were:
india
thailand
australia
new zealand
fiji

so i narrowed it down to 1. thailand 2. australia 3. fiji
time slowly went by as we waited to hear where we were going, and trying to figure out whose team we would be on, and who our leader would be. well that day came, and it was today. 2 short hours ago, through the form of a riddle, animal noises, and some running, we figured out our teams.
i will be going to thailand!! for 7 weeks. we are going to be backpacking around, and that is basically all i know right now. my team is pretty amazing. Malori (from oregon) Luca (from switzerland) and my leader Ben(from alberta) together the 4 of us are going to become a family and tell people about Jesus!
i promise more details will come soon as well as an update on my life. All is good, and i'm so excited for my future.
cheers,

the week of my life!
man, i have been here 2 and a half weeks and i have grown so much more than i could have imagined. Allow me to back up a little and talk about my trip to Akaroa like i mentioned in my last blog. well me, along with 7 other people made our way to Bon Accord hostel in Akaroa. it was this really cute little hostel right across from the beach, and it was a beautiful sunny day. So our drive provided some of the most incredible views I have ever seen. When we were there, we went for a walk on the beach, before making dinner, and just soaked in the sun. However, it was after dinner that the real fun began. Kristoffer, the Norwegian in my group, had found a bay, we there was supposed to be penguins, so after a little more investigation on my part, we headed off in our 1980's van, up a steep mountain to find this beach. We got to the top of this mountain just as the sun was setting, and had a spectacular view of God's creation. I was utterly blown away. After some time in prayer we descended down the back of the mountain on a steep turny gravel road. More than anything we were praying for safety. But our fearless leader Ben eventually got us there safely and once again we were blown away at the Lord's creation. Once at the beach our quest to find penguins began. We didn't want to scare them, so when we did spot them, we stayed back and watched as they came on shore. We had a small run in with the owner of the land behind us, but we some christian kindness he ended up showing us a penguin that was sitting on its eggs, he was right below me. it was soo cool.
so now as I promised my team i will share about our drive home. it isn't anything to spectacular, but as i mentioned we have this really old van that we travel in, and it has 3 sun roofs, so when we were on the front side of the mountain, on paved road again just for clarification, we opened to roof, to amazing stars above and city lights below us, and stood out of them and sang and shouted! (ben was not in approval, just for the record) It was liberating and beautiful, and almost worship like, just dwelling in the Lords beauty.
the next day, still on our penguin high, we set out to see some of the area, and to hike a little. so we drove up another bit of a mountain, and found a good way to hike to the peak. It was tough but amazing, and i'm proud to say I'm the only girl who made it to the top with the boys :)
we headed home later that afternoon, after a fair bit more prayer because our brakes gave out. no one was hurt, just a little shaken up. But Gods hand was with us the whole time, and i saw him so much in the beauty of creation around us, and the spectacular views, and various wildlife we saw in those 27 hours.
the rest of the week went on as most others do. we had a few more lectures, which i am LOVING! and friday night we went into christchurch. I was doing square ministry that friday. which, to say the least, i was not looking forward to. i have this idea in my mind of some one standing on a podium yelling at people to be saved, and that was what i was faced with when i got there. not by anyone in my group allow me to clarify, but by a man who was already there. His logic was a bit skewed, and his tone was not something that would bring me to repentance, but to each his own. so i ended up hanging out with 3 old men watching them play chess for 2 hours, and freezing. then proceeded to hide out in starbucks and warm up. haa. this week will be better.
saturday. now this i'm excited about. Castle Hill! For those of you Narnia fans, it is where the battle scenes take place in the first one. It is stunning. absolutely amazing, and a climbers dream. Now i'm not a huge climber, but there are a lot of them in my group and they were in there glory. We lucked out yet again and got beautiful weather! (for those of you wondering, the mornings here are usually between 0-6 degrees until about noon) so we were really happy it wasn't really cold. so it is tough to describe exactly what castle hill looks like, so i'll put some photos up below. but it is basically a lot of really big rocks. everywhere. with grass and hills everywhere else. So i climbed for a bit and explored, and held my breath as some of the crazy guys climbed and repelled off of rocks i was sure was going to kill them. but they were fine.
after lunch Malory and laurie and i felt like exploring a little mountain behind castle hill. So malory put on her shoes, laurie and i went bare foot because it was grass and sunny, and there is nothing better. and went off onto what turned into a 3 hour hike/exploration of the hills around. It was amazing. we got up onto this one hill and you could see all of castle hill, which was huge, and the mountain behind it, and the ones behind us as well as the lake below. it was beautiful. we also found some other great rocks to climb, and sang and worshiped God, and just soaked in his presence. it was such a liberating feeling, standing on top of a huge hill, wind blowing, sun shining, singing to your creator. Joy overflowed from us as the spirit was there with us.
heading back we met up with the other climbers again, and started back to the vans.
where i proceeded to smash my toe into a rock, and sprained it. At first we were sure it was broken, but i gained mobility back to it fairly soon. However, 4 days later and its still purple. the swelling has gone down and it doesn't hurt to walk anymore, but that was the bummer of the day. but other than that it was absolutely incredible. i love it, and i felt so much joy in being in the lords creation and nature.

some of the guys bouldering

castle hill

this is my house, from the back, the porch is right off of my room, and the bit of the red building beside, is our kitchen, dinning room and classroom.

I realized I dont have any Akaroa photos on my computer yet, but i will get some and put them up. 

10,20,30

oy.
what a weekend it has been. i wish i could go into detail about how wonderful it has been here, and the amazing bonding and swapping music and fort making times i've had, but it is already past lights out. and i'm currently having an amazing in depth conversation with one of the leaders.
So i basically wanted to let you guys know that i'm loving my time here and i already know that God is working in me and i'm changing. I have been battling a pretty bad cold for a few days and spent saturday on the couch. Surprisingly enough it turned out to be one of my favorite days. I was able to spend a little time with the team then they went off to Christchurch, and I stayed on the couch and was able to relax and sit by the fire, and watch the rain, and sit with one of the leaders and talk for hours. It was really cool, because i feel like him and i made new connections and a friendship. With so many leaders i have made connections far better than i ever imagined.
So tonight we got a special surprise. This week we have been talking about backpacker ministries, and how to talk with them and reach them. After dinner tonight, the leaders told us all that we are going to be going to 2 different cities tomorrow and stay in a hostel over night and just practice living there and getting out into the community. so we are going in our small groups with one other group to stay over night there. My group is going to a city right on the coast called akaroa.
I'm not really sure what this experience is going to look like, but i know i'm excited and i'm looking forward to seeing how God uses us, and the situations he puts us in.
i promise to write a better blog once i'm home again. and by home i mean base. which is now totally my home
cheers

week one.

wow, well week one is almost over and I can't believe I've only been here for 6 days. This place has already begun to change my life. It has challenged me, broke me, and strengthened me. I know I've said it before, but these people have really become my family. Yesterday, each of the school staff shared their testimonies, and were open and vulnerable with us. which is so cool, because it shows that they were able to be comfortable with us. Then today each of the students shared our stories and how we ended up here. and that was the best thing ever for us. there is so much beauty in vulnerability, and transparency. People let down their guards and were just real. We were able to cry and laugh together and each of us shared the challenges we have faced and just how much God has brought us though. then we finished it with wrapping our arms around each other and praying. It was fantastic (in the words of Natalie)
The base staff also spent time in prayer for each one of us the other day, as we were in class, and they wrote us all words of encouragement and just what the Lord had put on their hearts for each one of us. I got mine this morning, and was blown away but what they were saying, and by the wisdom they shared. It is such a cool thought to know that there is a base staff of up to 20 people praying for you. And just to clarify, the base staff aren't the ones that are with us all the time. These are the staff that run the base, and do maintenance and office work. So they don't even know us as well as our school staff, and yet they are so encouraging to lift us all up in prayer.
This week, i have made friends, and memories that will last me forever. I have experienced the freedom of just aimlessly walking in the countryside and soaking in the beauty of the nature around me. I got to experience my first New Zealand beach, and the amazing white sand and crashing waves. I've faced challenges I never thought I would in the first week, and I've been reminded of the Lord's amazing grace and guidance through it all. Even when I'm on the other side of the world from the people I would usually run to during hard times, the Lord has been faithful to bring people to me to love on me and encourage me. He has allowed me to struggle and cry and ask why, but then held my hand through it all and even though I may not see clarity just yet he has promised to bring it.
Tonight we are going into Christchurch, for a mystery event and for some more team bonding. Which has been one of my favorite parts. It has been so cool, because although we are all so different and come from all over the world we are having a blast together. For instance, while sharing testimonies today, one of the guys, for Norway made a joke about me, and how fast i talk compared to him. Now you know you have all bonded well if someone feels comfortable to joke about you just prior to sharing his life story. It was awesome. These guys have become like brothers and these girls my sisters.
Yesterday, one of my roommates, Natalie, got flowers from her boyfriend, who lives in Ontario. It was such an encouragement to all of us girls, as we were able to share and talk and bond through it all.
I've gained a deep love for all these people already, and week one is barely over.

my roommates, minus Natalie.
cheers.

Bunny hugs and doodle socks.

Lectures have now commenced, and I'm super excited. It has been pretty basic so far, but amazing all at the same time. Yesterday was incredible. We just had introduction classes, followed by one amazing worship service. afterwards, we ended up breaking out into a random dance party. Almost a warrior dance. Afterwards I learned how to shoot bread ties, and hit people really hard, so Seth and I ended up in a full out war all around the dinning room trying to hit each other. We eventually calmed down (I won just for the record) and a few of us stayed in the dinning room and chatted for a while. Only to be disrupted by an earthquake. Nothing major, but my first earthquake none the less. Last night was amazing. I love my family here.
This morning, Denver(our school leader) talked about worship, and the different forms and the development of it through the years. Followed by an amazing time in worship. Then after we talked about hearing God's voice after. And how he is so unique to each one of us, and knows how we are best reached, and how we hear him. It was really cool. We ended up getting the afternoon off, and for the first time in a couple days we could go outside without freezing. So I read a bit of my first book I'm doing a book report on. It's called "is that really you God" by Loren Cunningham. So far its really good. After relaxing in the sun for a while, a few of us made our way into Oxford and looked around. It is such a cute little town. We met a couple of the local girls on the swings and went into a few shops. I felt a little like I was in Stars Hollow. It is probably about the same size, with the nicest people just walking around. Tonight a few girls and I ran through town at dark, and just enjoyed how peaceful it is. Later about 15 of us walked through town again.
As we were walking, one of the guys Isaac had his harmonica and let me play it for a bit (life long dream to learn to play) so that was really cool. Our team is bonding really fast, and developing friendships really quickly. These people have become like family to me, and I love them all.
I should get some sleep, more to blog later.
and just for clarification, bunny hugs are what one girl called hoodies, and doodle sock is what my swiss friend calls bag pipes.
:) cheers

a new family.

well Sunday has come and gone for me here and we have 19 of our 20 students here so far, and i love them all. this morning we went to church and i was just overwhelmed and amazed all at the same time. Oxford Baptist church is my new church for the next few months and its great. its a really small church, so our school was about a third of the congregation. the people there welcomed us with open arms, and prayed for us and just blessed us. Our group is already feeling a connection, and really turning into a family. when we got back from church we just hung out on the slack line for a bit, then a few of us broke out into a soccer game on the back field. barefeet in the grass and the sun. it was amazing. I can tell I will probably get into shape pretty quick here. After lunch us "youngins" (the two other 18 year olds and i, who just so happen to both be american) went for a walk. we didn't really know where we were going, or had any plan, we just went.
the country side is so beautiful. I am constantly amazed by Gods creation. the three of us just laughed and bonded together as we made our way down some windie (if thats how you spell it) roads tormented some sheep, and went through prickle bushes as i dared ryan to climb this eucalyptus tree. He didn't climb it just for the record. we did have a fairly extensive chat about trees and plants, i smiled as it reminded me of home a little :P
we had our big welcome dinner tonight and were introduced to all the staff. we also got our class information booklets and discussed schedules as classes start tomorrow morning. and from this point on, i will now be waking up at 6:30 every morning. which will be an adjustment for me.
I love it here, I have been so happy and probably haven't stop smiling the whole time I've been here. We have people from all over the world, here for the exact same reason. and we all love God and just want to worship him and tell the world about it. its amazing. after dinner tonight, i was sitting with some of the european guys just talking about culture and lifestyles, and just hearing about how diverse our world is, is incredible. We have 2 guys from switzerland, 1 guy from sweeden, 1 from nederlands. one of my roomates is from denmark, another from germany, one from california, and the last from ontario. We are all so different and yet we are here because of a calling from the Lord. He has placed the same thing on each one of our hearts, but the callings are still unique. The conversations that develop are so cool.
I guess its time for me to get some sleep. So excited for classes!
night all.

( Cristina and I in our room. She is the other 18 year old girl from California)

land of the long white cloud

well, about 27 hours of travelling and I'm here. sitting in the student lounge on a computer because I dont have my laptop set up yet.
After arriving in Christchurch with one other girl and two leaders waiting, the four of us set out to the city for a little sight seeing and some food. Christchurch is beautiful, full of old architecture, and beautiful buildings. After consuming a chocolate chip muffin and some pepermint tea we made or way into Oxford. Oxford isn't quite as glamorous, but I like it. It is deffinately the country. Lots of feilds, a few horses, and yes some sheep. But it is great. There are a few beautiful gardens/trees for us to excape and be with the Lord or just relax as well as a few hangout rooms, a prayer room, and so much more. I wish I could accurately portray what it looks like here. Once my laptop has internet I will post some photos.
It has been a super laid back day, ate some lunch, played a few hours of volleyball in the sun, and have two very dirty feet to show for it.
I've met so many people its a little hard to keep all the names straight but I think I'm getting it. A new batch of students should be here soon. Then supper after! My jetlag is kicking in a little, and my body isn't used to waiting until 10pm my time to eat. But it'll get there.
The place is a lot different than I imagined, just with the amount of space there is to just be. I feel like I'm missing have the people around here because I have no idea where they are. But I think I may have already found of my favorite places to relax. Outside my room there is a small deck. It sits nicely in the sun without being too hot. I have a feeling I will be spending a lot of time there just reading and praying. I've already found some books to spark my interest in our library.
I apologize for probably the many spelling and grammar mistakes, I have no spell check on this computer. haa.
cheers,
becky.
ps. thank you all for the many cards and letters, it made my flight so much better. :)

BC eggs

in one short hour I will be heading off to the airport and getting on the plane that will take me to my home for the next 5 months. Up until now this trip has been something that has always been just a future thought, it was always on my mind and yet never really processed as real. It still isn't completely real. As I sit on my bed eating some eggs and staring at my packed bag laying just 2 feet from me, it still just feels like I'm going away for the weekend or something.
I'm taking in the smells, the sights and sounds of my house and Langley, just to hold onto them while I'm gone. I know I'm not leaving forever, and that once I get there 5 months is going to fly by, but I will still miss this.
But this trip is going to be amazing, and I know I will grow so much and I look forward to that. to the unknown as scary as it is. I'm excited for it.
For now, i'm going to finish my eggs and spend my last 45 min with my family. But I want to leave with you one final quote that a dear friend of mine gave me.
"as the great sculptor Michelangelo was creating his masterpiece 'the David', he was asked, how did you know where to sculpt? He replied, I just chipped away anything that didn't look like David. Simple as that."
I'm ready to have God chip away my unwanted so I look more like who He sees me to be.

you can fly.

Good byes are so bittersweet.
As I stood in my living room tonight, overlooking my friends all piled into that one little space, I couldn't help but smile. These people are my life. They are everything that matters to me here in Langley. and I was blessed to have them all in the same room at once.
I felt loved. and blessed, and knew that God was in that place, smiling and laughing alone side of us. He had brought each person in that room into my life for a reason. He had our friendship planned out before it was even formed.
The outpouring of encouragement in cards, and hugs, and gifts brought me to tears. Each one so personal, and so beautiful.
I leave in 3 days, and it still doesn't totally feel real to me yet. I mean sure, saying good bye to my best friends tonight was beyond difficult, but there is still that thought in my head saying, you will see them soon. and I will. Soon in this case may just mean 5 or more months, but this isn't the end.
A dear friend of mine said something beautiful to me yesterday. She said "our job as parents is to give our kids two things. Roots, and wings. Roots, to determine who we are and what we stand for. And wings, to go and soar, and be the person God is calling us to be."
My roots have grown, and have settled in and made me who I am, now it is time for my wings to grow. and for me to expand my new wings and to leap with both feet into a world of unknown. New people, places, experiences and challenges. And to trust that my wings will hold me up, and will guide me to where I am to go. And see I'm lucky, because I don't have to rely on myself to direct my wings, but rather I have the King guiding them. The ultimate pilot, tour guide and friend. I am ready to allow Him to guide me. I'm casting my fears aside and jumping off that cliff, and taking flight.
Tonight was the perfect good bye.

6 days.

Well, in 6 short days I'm off on my grand adventure. To a place where I know no one, and have no idea what to expect. Am I nervous..... you bet!
However, I know its going to be amazing, and I know that this is what God has called me to do. There is not a doubt in my mind about that. So I'm stepping out in faith, going blindly to where he calls me.

So, while I'm living there, my address will be:
Attn: Becky Klassen
YWAM Oxford 
PO Box 47 
Oxford, North Canterbury 7443 
New Zealand


so if you would like to send me anything that would be lovely~
cheers.