The fog is lifting!

I did not realize just how difficult my transition to Hawaii would prove to be. The first couple of days, I felt like I was walking through quick sand. A deep and never ending anxiety veiled the beauty around me and kept me from truly reveling in it. I found it hard to meet the eyes of the people around me and I felt very much like an outsider.

God, in His goodness, intervened. My first day in Hawaii, He brought Cindy into my life. It's like we have known each other for a long time! I am completely at ease with her.
She is a wealth of knowledge and has helped me to get connected to quite a few people in a short amount of time. Her faith inspires me on a daily basis and her encouragement was exactly what I needed to break out of the funk I was in. She has shed light on the culture, the spiritual state of the island, and how I can best love and impact those around me.

You are truly a blessing, Cindy!

Cindy and I went to a Bible study this morning and I'm so glad she invited me...and that I went! It set the tone for the rest of today. Spending time with some lovely women of faith, reading Scripture, praying, taking communion, singing, and journaling all acted like a shot of life into my puny veins of faith.

Then, after almost 10 years of dreaming of seeing the University of Nations, I finally got to see it, walk the grounds, and marvel at the diversity of the people that surrounded me. It was intoxicating!

Cindy and I later put our heads together and found a good deal for a snorkel and dolphin adventure for Thursday. I can't wait to swim with the dolphins! Lord, help me conquer my fear a being in the water with big animals!

I now own a quality pair of sunglasses to protect my eyes from the damaging sun. Yet another blessing.

So much has happened today. So much to be thankful for! I'm plum tuckered out!

I think tomorrow I will just rest and search out some still moments with my Papa. More beach time is definitely on the agenda!