Home again.

The last few days together with my team at Kruger were hard. The enemy really attacked me hard the last night. It was a struggle to just simply rebuke the lies that he was trying to plant. My God is so good though, and a simple prayer of faith put the enemy under my feet. Oh sweet victory in Jesus... praise the Lord!

After spending a few days in South Africa we flew out on May 15th. A few of us spent a few days in Paris. It was a good buffer and a neat experience. Michelle and I went into a small super market the first day and we were so overwhelmed at all of the choices. I promise there was a whole aisle of yogurt alone. After being in between my two homes for a few days I was ready to get somewhere. I arrived home on the 21st of May. It's almost been two weeks since I've been home. Crazy. In a way it feels like I've been home awhile, but in another sense its feels like I'm just arriving. Life is once again a rush, a rush I'm trying to avoid. Its so weird being in place that is "home" and where I know everyone and nothing really has changed, but still it seems to be a not so simple adjustment. Home isn't quite home anymore. Jumping back in the sea of life... the rush/worries of this fast paced life tries to consume me once again... school, finding a job, running errands, and catching up on everything. So I feel like I've been plunged right back into American society. It's good to be home though.

I started summer classes today. I plan to finish my associate's degree this fall and start a teaching program in the spring. I'm really excited about the next season of my life. I'm on a job hunt for something that will fit into my school schedule. I don't know fully what it will look like yet, but I know the Lord will have his hand in it.

Thank you for all of your prayers and support over the past year. I love you, and if you would like to know more about my time in Swaziland contact me and I would love to share with you. I have tons of pictures and stories. 706-676-5031 or check out my new blog: http://www.xanga.com/ashleyastin

Love,

Ashley