ntinue reading this blog entry. ;)So yes, I will be spending my Christmas here in Hawaii this year. I'm not expecting ANY sympathy at all... from anyone. haha. Regardless of the fact that my feet are staying planted on a beautiful island...my heart will definitely be back with all of you on the East coast... It's not quite the same not being with my family and friends back home that I love so dearly. --And honestly - it's not the same without the snow! (I'm definitely missing the skiing and snowmobiling and all that fun stuff!) Plus.. it is so hard to listen to Christmas music here when they are singing "let it snow, let it snow, let it snowwww!" haha...how silly! :)
Currently, there are only 6 staff members remaining here on base and will spend the duration of our break here (The office re-opens on the 28th of December). We are trying to make it as enjoyable as possible by planning different events and activities to prevent us all from missing home too much during this time. So far, I really haven't experienced much of a break at all... actually my workload has significantly increased. With so many of the staff who have gone home for break, it has left 
several positions unattended that still require attention. That's where I come in. hehe. I really don't mind though... the days sure are flying by as I am keeping myself occupied with different duties, floating from desk to desk. There are several things that need to be taken care of before this next group of students begin to arrive on January 6th. God has been so good in preparation for this next school by spontaneously providing new school leaders and staff after the intended school leader was not issued a Visa to enter back into the US from Thailand. I always had a peace about the situation, knowing that God would come through as we were faithful to pray about these issues.
several positions unattended that still require attention. That's where I come in. hehe. I really don't mind though... the days sure are flying by as I am keeping myself occupied with different duties, floating from desk to desk. There are several things that need to be taken care of before this next group of students begin to arrive on January 6th. God has been so good in preparation for this next school by spontaneously providing new school leaders and staff after the intended school leader was not issued a Visa to enter back into the US from Thailand. I always had a peace about the situation, knowing that God would come through as we were faithful to pray about these issues. 
If you could please be in prayer for this upcoming school as we have all rookies filling these school staffing positions! (Grace, wisdom, and full dependance on the Lord) Also, because I am responsible for placing staff in all the positions, I am currently in a slight bind, trying to fill a few voids that have currently been opened by exiting staff members. (Prayers for wisdom and insight from the Lord would be great!) I hope and pray that all of you are enjoying your Christmas season and that you are experiencing the presence and the love of God more than ever -- He is the reason we celebrate! :) 
Merry Christmas (Mele Kalikimaka!) and Happy New Year (Hau'oli Makahiki Hou)!!!!
I just had to throw in the Hawaiian lingo for you all.) ;)
uhm, jess...i just wanted to let ya know its only 5 degrees here. i dont know why you would miss this weather! its too cold to do anything!
ReplyDeletehave a Merry Christmas :D
miss ya!