Today was so good.

So so good. Unfortunately I didn’t get to talk to Arifa but no worries I have all week. Today was the Farsi outreach program. They had a meal, tea, a sermon, and music. Today I was able to work in the children’s room. The children learned about the prodigal son and the importance about that. After that they were able to make a cross. The children are just so full of life and happiness. It amazes me. I was told today that the parents will give the best for their kids, that they will make them look acceptable more so than they would themselves. Such a sacrifice. After the outreach the women had a bible study. Today they talked about John 8. What was crazy about the bible study I realized that out of the 10 or 12 women, only one was a Christian, the rest were muslim. What the women can’t get past is the trinity. The women believe as Christians we believe in 2 gods. Which is not true we believe in 1 God. God is really stirring at their hearts. What fascinates me about muslim women, is that they hide themselves with the scarf, hide their beauty, but even though we believe differently, they are the kindest women I have ever met. Beautiful inside and out. They are just trying to find a way. I was captivated by this one woman today. During bible study she took off her scarf and let down her hair. She was relaxed, she was asking questions, and she was listening. It was beauty to the core. Another woman who is about 22 or 23, single mom of 4 children, she seemed to be asking all the questions but in a polite manner. What many people don’t know is that when a girl in turns 12 or 13 they are supposed to be married. Which means this girl was only 13 when she had her first child. My mentor Tasha asked me if I would like to teach English to her. ( Maybe my calling is to teach these young women English so they are able to understand us who come for a short amount of time.) This is why I am here. Today just clarified this even more so. Lets just say The Lord is Good and He is moving in a miraculous, beautiful way. :) Here are some pictures for you guys I’ll post more tomorrow for Mykonos and Santorini! I hope you have a marvelous night/day :)

Again sorry :(

I have been away from my computer for the past 5 days. Me, Jessie, and Tiffany had the 5 days off while the rest of the team were in meetings all this weekend. So what did we do on our endeavors wellllll We decided to go to Santorini, and Mykonos (which are two little islands surrounding athens. I liked both of them,but if you think Santorini is all that the pictures say it is. Well then you are sadly mistaken. Yes there is a volcano, but pictures are VERY deceiving. If you decide to go there stay near the beach, it is very quiet and peaceful(and it has amazing food). Mykonos is what I pictured Santorini to be like. The white buildings, more touristy. Mykonos was easy to get around, and the beach was gorgeous. Ill be posting pictures probably tomorrow. Why? because we just got off a 5 hour boat ride, had to call a locksmith, have to shower, and have to wake up early for work.


I promise I am not here for adventure and site seeing, we just haven't been able to work lately. We did have a prayer meeting for 4 hours on Wednesday, that was really neat. We were able to worship as a team and present our request to the Lord. Tomorrow we have the tea room ( where there will be food and tea for the refugees) And I might be teaching english :) Thanks for keeping me in your prayers! They have been well worth it. Okie dokie this smelly gal is off to bed nighty night or good afternoon where you are :)

Ps. I got to ride a donkey in santorini.. was it worth it? I haven't decided yet lol ok that is all see you tomorrow WITH PICTURES! :D

I am so SORRY

That it's been so long since I've done this. The past 3 days have been crazy! Went to a neat church called ICF and it felt like home to me. (Except the pastor was from Kenya) But at least I understood him. Then that night I went over to Myrna and Kent Morley's house and had burgers and played some games. Monday all of us went and explored Ancient Corinth. Ken on our team was our tour guide and did a fabulous job. I saw Ancient Corinth in pictures, but I also got to see all the places that Paul stood or was at. It blew my mind, that I was walking on the same road Paul walked on. I saw the port where he shipped out to Rome, which is now underwater. And I also Saw the 1st century Church. I realized I haven't had alot of time to process everything but STILL it was so cool. Today I went to work, and my new friend Arifa, Almira and I helped teach some other girls how to speak english. I feel like God is really going to give me a chance to love on these girls in some way, I just don't know how. Well keep me in your prayers and thank you thus far! This trip has been amazing. Here are a few pictures :)

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Athens Refugee Center is the place I was at allll day. I absolutely loved it! At first I was really nervous, because out of everything I was talking with the women there... annnnd all of them spoke Farsi....Unfortunately I do not! haha BUT that is alright I met a 15 year old girl name Alefria She was really the only one who spoke a little english. She was really sweet I hope I get to learn more about her the next time we have the tea room. What the tea room is, its a chance for the refugees to get off the streets and have a break with tea and the men play games and the children are taken care of which means the women get to relax. It was awesome. Then i switched shifts with Tiffany in the kitchen and served the tea with two of my teammates Ken (who is from California, and who will be our tour Guide of Corinth on monday) and Almira (who is from Russia and loves to clean) It was an amazing day today I am really really glad I am here.... and I am really really tired and sore but it's all worth it! Now I am off to bed! Hope you all have had an amazing day! tahtahfornow

Hello again here is day 3 athens bound

Today was great. Me, Jessie and Tiffany (My roommates) went to organize toys for the refugees, and went exploring. There was a storage unit in a certain part of town and you know what? We were able to find our way to it! How exciting is THAT! Welll after we did some awesome teamwork me my roommates decided to take this time and learn how to get around not only our neighborhood which our place is on korinthias street, but we were able to get around syntagma ( which is basically where I think you would want to go shopping, lots of designers and not for that much either which is a plus.) I've become a coffee drinker... I guess thats a must here? Tomorrow we have our tea room where all the women and men and children will get to get some food and tea alll day from 10-4 and just have a place to relax other than the streets I'm really really excited ANYWHOO,... I must be off got to get up early tomorrow and last night was not one of my best nights of sleep. Talk to you tomorrow :)

Hello From Athens!

Well today is day two (actually it's nighttime right now), and lots has been accomplished so far. I went on the metro station and figured that out. Learned that pick pocketing is big here but not to worry I had my eyes and hands on my purse. I met the team last night after a LONG LONG LONG flight but got 7 1/2 hours of sleep which is great! I have learned that i don't like olives (YES I tried them) but yes I don't like olives. I have had a gyro so that was tasty. Basically the first two days have been getting us accustomed to things around here. Here are a little things you need to know about Greece that I have learned thus far:

1.) The sidewalks are not for sidewalks they are for parking, planting trees and animals
2.) If you plan on walking people will not move out of the way or say excuse me
3.) Greeks are stingy with money and very stubborn. They will not back down for anyone.
4.) I know how to say no lol
5.) When using the toilet, you can not flush toilet paper you can only throw it in the trash can.
6.) Try to go to sleep at nighttime (even though the city doesn't sleep lol

Well that is all for now I am sleepy and have to get up early so goodnight all love you guys soooo much! thanks for the prayers... Please pray that I start getting things better, This has been somewhat overwhelming since I have never lived in a big city. So I kinda get scared but once I get it I will be bettter it just is really overwhelming. WELL tomorrow I am going to get to Organize toys to give away for Christmas and I will get to hang out with more of the team! Ill be posting pics of my apt. soon! Thanks again guys. Now for me to sign out :) tahtahfornow!

TODAY is the DAY

Yep I am on my way to good ol Greece. Everything's packed, everything is in order, and now all I need is to wait to board the plane and head on my way to this wonderful place I'll be staying for the next 3 months :). Sorry this will be a short post, but my pops is ready to leave and is rushing me! i'll post a new post when I get there to let all of you know I will be safe! Pray for my safety and pray for the adventure of a life time! Love you all and thanks for the support! So I am off tahtahfornow

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Very Very VERY Excited!

SO just a little update on the life of Callie before Greece. I have officially 7 days til I leave for Athens. A WEEK! which is SUPER exciting. I am almost done packing, just little things here and there, and then I'll be on my way to a new country, a new continent,. a new adventure that I have never embarked on. Over this summer I have been put to the test of trusting, been through trials, and saw amazing things happen. This summer I feel like I've grown alot in preparation for this trip. And I am stoked about all the things that will come about while I am there. I am ready to submit all of me for the Lords will, and I am excited for what He has in store. Yes I have gotten nervous, yes I have been in cruise control with my excitement most of the summer, but now that it's finally here, that it is actually happening... I am overjoyed, and honored that He would even pick me to do this wonderful experience. Now is the time for me to ask... Will you continue to pray for me this week? Pray that I get all I need taken care of, pray that I stay focused and enjoy the rest of my time home, pray that my team over there is doing amazing things, and pray for the safety of me and my teammates! Thank you so much! I will definitely put a picture up soon of me all PACKED :D! and then when I get to Greece. I'm excited to take you on this journey with me! Thanks again for all the support and prayers! Yall have really worked wonders in my life!

ANYWAYS I am off. Little things here and there that need to get taken care of! Have a blessed day!

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