Update: My DTS Family!!

Hello to all of my wonderful friends and family!! I haven't blogged in a very long time because as you know I just spent the last 2 months living in Tokyo, Japan, and Phuket, Thailand. And I think it is safe to say that the Love of God changes everything...though I feel like I'm still discovering it for myself. And I can honestly say that the Lord has shown Himself in a myriad of ways. I would love to pour out my heart as to the little and big things we did in Japan and Thailand, but in many ways, I am still processing both experiences. I'll work on getting a brief *fingers crossed* summary of my time spent in both countries as soon as possible. In the meantime, I would like to dedicate this post to my DTS family. I left Port Credit in December close to a couple of my fellow DTSers, but over the last few months, we have truly become a very strange family. We don't always get along, but even though miles and oceans separate many of us, I know I will never be the same because of their influence on me. I will never forget the late night talks, tears shared, prayer time, long walks, and worship (though not all of our worship times our held in my heart with fondness). We grew together, laughed much, and became family along the way. I miss each and every one of you with every fiber of my being, and I just pray that you are all doing well. I love you much!!

For those of you who don't know my team, you will probably get to know them a little. Here is a link to a video we made during our last week of DTS (also called Debrief week) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlezndUDrN8. It is a promo video for my DTS and shows a lot of great pictures from our time together. DTS truly does save you.

 Enjoy!!

 

We got very close in Tokyo....literally!!

 

 Our time of intercession...yes some of us are sleeping and others are actually praying, but as long as we were together, that was generally all that mattered ;)  (Kevin on guitar)

 My entire team on New Years Eve in Tokyo!! Such a good night with lots of fun and great stories :)  Okay, starting from the front left; Tabitha (white jacket), Marvin, Jessie B, Isaac, Me, Max; Second row on the left: Hayden, Olivia, Cat, Jess G, Anna, Kyungmi, Harcourt; third row on left: Mat,
Andrew (not actually a team member), Kevin, Wouter, and Steve!

 

Late night Ramen anyone?? We decided to go out for a typical Japanese meal of Ramen... 

Left to right: Jessie B, Matt (missionary of the local YWAM Japan base and our tour guide), Kyungmi, Cat, Kevin, Me, Marvin, Isaac, Harcourt, and Steve

 Christmas Eve in Tokyo, showing our wrapping paper stockings from our DTS staff...

Last day together... I love you much!

Back row left: Marvin, Isaac, Steve, Cat, Me; Front: Jessie B, Kevin, Kyungmi

To my family and friends, I promise I will post more pictures later! Also, feel free to check out just a fraction of the photos on facebook :)