Spring Update 2009

Hello Friends and Family!

I hope this Spring season finds you doing well and experiencing the joy of our Risen Savior! My last e-mail update was a bit of a down-er so I thought I would update you on some of the more positive aspects of my life since February.

• I have been getting enough work as a substitute in Salem-Keizer and the surrounding districts. This is a huge blessing after the meager months of January and February.
• I have a new-to-me car that has replaced the one that was stolen. Yes, I bought another Honda. I guess my love for this particular make outweighs my fear of thieves.
  
• Spring break was just that - a break. I went home to the Tri-Cities for a few days and was even able to reconnect with the drama group King's Theatre I used to be a part of there. The whole week was refreshing and re-energizing.
• Easter was an exciting time for me as I was involved in the drama presentation at my church (Salem Heights). It was a bit of a time commitment but definitely worth it. I am always energized when I am able to use my passion for drama to present Biblical truth.
• I made a very important phone call to Wycliffe Bible Translators last week. I spoke with them about my desire to begin moving my teaching career to the overseas mission field. This process will take a little over a year with references, an extensive application, fund raising, and training. I will keep you informed as this exciting process progresses!
• I have also decided to go back to school. I will be taking classes at Corban again to pursue an ESOL endorsement. This addition to my teaching license will be helpful stateside and overseas. Back to those books!

In addition to these wonderful blessings, I will leave you with a few prayer requests:

• I desperately need a summer job. I'm sure you all know how difficult it is to find a job right now, but I am trusting God to provide.
  
• I am in the whirlwind of roommates coming and going. Over the span of a few months, I will have said goodbye to three very dear friends and welcomed three new ones. Pray for this transition period.
• Pray for life direction. This seems to be an on-going request but it's true! I want to be in the center of God's will as I proceed through each year of my life.

Thank you for being a part of my life adventure. I would love to pray for you as well if you have a moment to write!

In His Hands,

Melissa Yoder