It’s been a long few days in the states, and the time has come to make some tough decisions. In January of 2006, while working at Best Buy, I began to consider serving overseas. It had been a while since I’d been involved in third-world missions first hand. At the request of friends in a [...]
Entries from September 2006
September 14, 2006
Emergency Home Coming
Due to health conditions, I have returned to the states on an emergency flight.
After just five days overseas, I arrived at my base in Northern Australia with a swollen chest, spitting up a bit of blood and constantly dealing with vertigo and double vision. I was asked to go to the hospital there, but [...]
September 9, 2006
Sydney
G’day… it’s 1:30pm here in Sydney, and 11:30pm yesterday on the US East Coast, and I know this because I’m now sporting two watches. Counting back was getting too complicated! I’ve spent the last two days exploring Sydney, getting to know lots of people from all over the world, and trying to stay out of [...]
September 6, 2006
Sydney
Lots of airplane food later, I’ve arrived in rainy Sydney. It’s morning and no one’s moving yet, but customs was quick and painless so no complaints. Still trying to find some place with free wireless. For now I have 3 days stay booked at a hostel in Sydney, I’m going to try to get to [...]
