Today was the first day in my new, more advanced Chinese class. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the class, as of yet, isn't nearly as difficult as I had imagined it would be. I think it is a very good fit considerring where I left off in my Chinese studies at the University. The teacher is good, the students are cool, and I actually knew what was going on today in class...YIPPEE!!! So all my worrying for nothing. God is great; God is faithful. Why do I always sweat the small stuff?

I've discovered since arriving here that several of the students on my program are fellow believers, fellow Christians. And again I must say how great is our God? I was kinda worried that I'd be thrown into an unhealthy and unwelcoming environment here and that my faith would suffer. But God provides for my needs even before I know what they are. It's been a great blessing to have the opportunity to talk with these students and simply know we share a bond much deeper and stronger than I can explain. We serve an absolutely amazing God!!! As I lift my eyes to Him, He reaches down to me. How lucky I am! I'll leave you all with lyrics from a song that has been on my heart to remind me of who exactly our God is.

LOVE,

Kendall

I will lift my eyes to the Maker of the mountains I can't climb
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer of the oceans raging wild
I will lift my eyes to the Healer of the hurt I hold inside
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You.