Week 11: Sigh!

Hello Everybody!
Well, after a lot of tears, frustration, laughter and memories I'm finally at week 11! This is my final week before heading home for a bit. We had Neville as our speaker on Missions. He's from Byron Bay, New South Wales here in Australia. And he's quite easily the smartest man I have ever met in my life. He has really committed himself to studying the Word and keeping it fresh and applicable. He has studied the background of the Bible and a whole heap of Greek and Hebrew meanings of the words used in key scriptures. My hands usually cramp up while taking notes because I want to take down everything! I should have asked for a copy of his power point (Slideshow) for sure! One key thing that I can recall at this exact moment that he covered today was Peter. I've learnt SO much about him! I found myself tearing up and crying over Peter's situation. After he denied Christ three times and wept bitterly he went back to what he knew: Fishing. And when he referred to himself, he didn't include himself with the disciples, he said Peter and the disciples. Like he was so ashamed of what he'd done that he thought he wasn't disciple-material anymore. But then another guy who had messed up and thought he wasn't fit for God's service met up with Peter and he was able to use the situation that was the source of so much regret and sorrow to minister to Mark! God doesn't use the perfect Christians to do His Will, He uses the willing. Those who are willing to deny themselves and take up their own cross to follow Him. Those who seek Him with everything in their hearts. That's the biggest thing I got out of lectures today: And that was only ONE of his many points he spoke on! I love Neville!
So the rest of my time here is simply jam-packed. Between meetings with students, packing, sorting, cleaning, errands, saying goodbyes ... the list goes on and on! One of my good friends, Leon, is getting married this Saturday too, I'm looking forward to seeing that wedding!!! All of the outreach teams leave this weekend too so it seems like everyone here is in an upheaval! The houses are starting to look like chaos but hopefully it'll calm down soon enough! I can't believe I'm 5 days away from a flight home! I'll miss the gorgeous location and the friends I've made but I am looking forward to seeing all of you guys that are living in BC! Woot! Make sure you email me so we can schedule a time to meet up!
I love you all so very much and may see some of you in a few days' time!
Prayer Requests:
-Travel mercies
-Time organization so I can get my To Do list done!
-Finances to settle Staff Fees and flight taxes going back to Canada
-The outreach teams going overseas this weekend
-Prioritizing my time here so I can see the people that are meaningful to me
-Peace about leaving most of my stuff here and giving it away ... Sigh!

Email me soon and know how much I appreciate your love, prayers and support!!!
LOVE,
Reba