To Save a Life

So I watched this movie tonight called "To Save a Life". Generally, I find that Christian movies can be too cheesy and have real bad acting. But this one really surprised me. I would recommend it, really I would. I don't wanna give too much away but here is what I took from it. Basically, this world and all its issues are temporary. I would say that the majority of people who watch this movie will say at the end "wow, the problems I thought I had are so insignificant to what I have just seen". What I want to encourage you to do is look to the detail, the small things. Inviting someone over to sit with you at lunch, inviting someone out for a movie, all those dopey things which we take for granted yet mean the absolute world to someone else. For me, this movie reminded me of the real reason why I am here, I am here to be a servant, to help those who need help. Its time to put my own personal desires and wants aside. Sometimes you can get so consumed by them. I have been. And I probably will be again at some point. You are always told that a little bit of kindness goes a long way, and its totally true. I understand that everything I am saying now is total cheeeeese but you'll understand what I'm talking about after you also watch this.

1 John 4:8 "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love"

Its the little things that make me smile.

So right now I am sitting with friends singing along to Beiber. It really is the small things that make life.

the best feeling.

Let me tell you this. I cannot describe using words how great it is to know that you are in the exact place where God wants you to be. I have never felt so content. So at ease. And although it was totally hard leaving all I have ever known, I really dont feel I have made any sacrifices for God. I am utterly blessed to be here, Im learning so much, even in this short time I have been here. I am finally content.

beginning to feel it?

So I'm beginning to get to that bi-polar stage of college...one minute you absolutely love it, you've made awesome friends, things are going great, you couldn't imagine yourself being anywhere else in the entire world. Then when your writing that paper that you just cant figure out, you get so frustrated, you just want to be home, where you know people love you, you wanna sleep in YOUR OWN bed. Wanna meet up with the friends you have grown up with. Sound familiar? Yea I know I am not alone in this feeling, the bit that worries me is that I'm experiencing this college bi-polar disorder a little too prematurely. Wow, I sound like a want the pity parade to come on in. But let me tell you this, I know this is exactly where God wants me to be. God has something in store for me here. Something amazing. And even though I wanna know exactly what that is right know. I know I have got to have patience. I've got to stick it out. It not that I don't want to be here. I do . I love it. The people have made this for me. I'm learning a crucial thing here... That the only constant...The only consistent... The only thing that wont let me down...is God. This has become my ultimate focus. I know that if i solely focus on God everything will fall right into place, friends, classes and even homesickness.

Philippians 4:13

Bloc Ministries

I just wanna write a wee bit about Bloc ministries, I got the opportunity to check them out the other night when our orientation leader took our group there to hang out. We got to check out the coffee shop on East Price Hill, so if your in the area you have got to check it out. Its probably the most querkiest place that I have experienced. It reminded me so much of the coffeeshop I used to work at back home. Anyway this ministry is a lot larger than just the coffeeshop, its only the surface of the amazing work these people seem to do. Check it out for yourself, Its pretty awesome

http://www.blochead.org/programs.htm

Sunday 21st August

Today I got back to Lakeside Christian Church. For me I had such a sense of accomplishment walking in through those doors, I have worked so hard this year to get to where I'm at. I relised how truly blessed I was in getting back. Words cannot describe the feeling of knowing that you are in the exact place where God wants you to be. I am so content and at peace with myself. Seeing everyone today was absolutely brilliant. I have spent the last year dreaming of getting back here, well basically since 2009 when I first came out here I knew that I was going to be back for a longer period of time. Little did I know. I am so blessed, it's beyond belief. I have met so many people who have such similar ideas to me , and it is so refreshing. People who share the same hopes and dreams as me. People up here want to make a difference. I am totally in love with that. God has blessed me so much in every little detail of coming here. It was only today that it suddenly hit me, "I have just moved 3000 miles, away from family , friends, all the people I love dearly, and yet I know this is exactly where I am supposed to be". I am so content here, my dorm room has becoming my little mini home here, which was something I was super worried about. I was worried I wouldnt be able to find a home here. I have made amazing friends here, genuine people. It's so funny to think that I have only really known them for a week. I just hope and pray that things continue this way throughout the school year. I know that if things get super rough here, I'm going to have a really hard time. vikki x

Early Week is Finished!

So today I had my last early week class! It was pretty intense while it lasted but now that it's over, I am so pleased that I did it! Psychology was really interesting, I would love to take more classes in it along my degree! I got to skype my brother and Dad today which was awesome! I missed them alot! So my car is sold, kinda makes me sad, to think that someone is driving my car around makes me feel cheated. Like my boyfriend back home has suddenly married another girl or something. So if you see my car around, its not me :( I really wish I had brought it with me. We are all going bowling tonight which is going to be great, we all need a break after our early week classes!Im kinda nervous about starting my other classes next week, I dont really know what to expect but Im excited to meet more people in other classes! I handed in my form today for whiz kidz, so I'll get the opportunity to mentor kids, Im super pumped about it.

Fully Wrecked p.s chelsea and alyssa say hi (in an irish accent)

well I've been here since saturday and this is the first time I have had the chance to blog! Things are going great here, beyond belief actually! Everyone is super lovely! God is so good! I moved in Saturday which was an experience but we did it all super quick! My roomate Anna is lovely, we are getting along super well! I cant believe I havent even known her a week! It was kinda daunting at first with so many girls moving inot our dorm! I seriously thought I would never learn anyones name! But the girls are brilliant! Initially we did things like games and stuff for us all to get to know each other! so we have done loaaaaads of activities and stuff this week! We also started class on monday which is super stressful as we are trying to cram one semesters worth of class into one week! its insane! we start at like 8 in the morning and end at like 4! still its pretty intense! People here at CCU are insane...its AWESOME! Im having so much fun here! Ill be starting into my normal classes on Monday which will be good too! Itll either be alot less stressful with doing less hours or way morrre stressful with more classes! Anyway the professors are great , the people are great , nothing to complain about! And also got my alevel results today which Im so chuffed about! I got an A and 2 B's! super pleased! Kinda wish I could be at home with everyone celebrating, no one really understands our education system here. but Im super pumped to be here! anyway I'll keep you posted

vikki xx

Finally im here!

Well I arrived in Monday night! and finally I''m here! what I though impossible was made possible! I got to tell ya , it is so surreal being back, it hasn't fully sank in yet! But it is so good to be back! So to date I have become an official member of Lakeside Christian Church (Buttermilk Pike , KY, check it out) , I have purchased an American phone and have opened an American bank account! I move into college this Saturday so I am terrified but I am soo pumped! :) I begin my early week class on Monday which is studying Psychology, basically I'm going to be trying to cram a semesters worth of classes into one week..I know ...terrifying...and psychology? Yip...my brain will be fully on melted!

I made the paper back home which I am super mortified about, but i think it is so hilarious as half the information isn't even right! Note: I did not tell any lies in the process of that interview!

The people here have been so amazing, you would not believe it. I count these people as family. They have totally taken me in and made me feel right at home. Leaving home wasn't easy, one of the hardest things I have had to do but I know there are AMAZING things in store for me here! Totally amazing! These people are of such sincere faith. I am so excited to move into CCU soon! I got to hang out with my beffer Corinne the other day, she came up from Lexington which was brilliant! I shown her round my church here and around CCU!

 This is Corinne and I at CCU! Isn't the view absolutely AWESOME!

And we visited where I'm staying! This is just outside my dorm hall!
Keep me in your thoughts and prayers that I'll fit in well at college!

EEEEEK I'm getting excited!!!!

Love, Vikki :)

Final days

Ok so I'm within my last week of being in NI. The goodbyes are starting and that part...I couldn't despise it anymore. Ever just with you could totally vanish into thin air and no one would be any the wiser? Yip that's how I feel! But I have no doubt in my mind that I should not be going , this is where I'm supposed to go , I know that 100% . I'm totally pumped. At the moment I'm working at a camp in Newcastle which is holded by Fused, I absolutely love it! amazing work is happening! We are running it with an American team from Southland , this is led by John and Brenda Sawyer. These two are completely amazing! they are so faithful to work over here. John had us listen to a song last night at the house and it just made me smile so i wanted to share it with you guys! Im currently working with kids aged 1st to 3rd year! sometimes they are a difficult group but im learning so much through them ! the team I am working with is completely awesome! i couldnt ask for a better one! keep us all in your prayers!