Beginning of training...

So I arrived in Pasadena CA on Saturday with no disasters or even an extended lay-over. The schedule for training (now through the 19th of August) is packed to the brim and we have very little spare time for anything but sleeping. The general tactic is to keep us unprepared and slightly nervous, which is supposed to closely mirror the overseas experience. While I understand the idea behind it, the general concept of being thrilled to leave training. But it's stressful. Anyways, I taught on the first night but I survived. Life is good and the people here are incredibly encouraging and Christ-like. The team going to central europe is way cooler than any of the others, we love ourselves. I'll try to update again at a better time. I'm praying for you all. hugs and misses, em