When this trip was first announced in our church, I told Phil that this trip was the type of trip I would like to go on...someday. Of course I couldn't go now, we have kids at home that need me. He challenged me to go now. Through a series of conversations and much prayer, I realized I was telling God I would obey...later. On my timetable. Yikes! Once I realized this, I jumped in, and am now a part of Team Madrid.
I am being stretched to trust God in many ways. I am stepping out in faith, faith that He will watch over me and my family while I am gone,that He will protect me on the trip, and that He will equip me for this trip. I am looking very forward to developing friendships with my host families (I get to stay with two different families), the Alliance workers in Tres Cantos, and the children at English Camp. I am also excited to get to use my rusty Spanish.

Please pray the following for me:
I am an introvert, and being "on," both at camp and with my host family will be a stretch for me in terms of energy level. Please pray that I will have an abundance of energy.
My Spanish hasn't been used in quite a while. Please pray that it will come to me quickly and I will be able to converse easily.
I have a cold right now. Please pray that it will go away quickly and not hinder me on this trip. Please also pray that the colds three of my four kids have will go away, too, so they can be healthy for their adventures with Phil.
Please pray that my time in Spain will stretch and grow me in great ways.

Thank you,
Nancy Christiansen