#post india

[beatleskinkmeme]

Filled prompt: the crane wife

https://archiveofourown.org/works/53718367/chapters/135983848

Fill for this prompt: Paul and John do get together and have a romantic and sexual relationship after India. However, this doesn't actually solve all of John's emotional issues nor does it resolve Paul's avoidant tendencies. Except now, they're actually in a relationship on top of everything. Emotional devastation ensues.

[nyctransplant86]

Sunday Seven

I finally think I'm done with this jet lag business. Going to India, I got it out of my system quick, I think it was about a day. Coming back has been a lot tougher than I've expected. (But oh my god, it's so good to be home.)

Boston is still in India (for 2 more weeks too) and things have been surprisingly good. We had a good talk at the airport before I left and I also have a really hard time being mad at him, so everything was all good before I left (I may also have been a smidge over dramatic with my feelings too). He calls me in the morning to make sure I'm awake (which makes me laugh because at home, I always wake him up) and we've skyped a bit. I don't know how military wives do it. I don't even know how long distance relationships work. It's hard!! I hate having this bed to myself! And it's weird cooking for one again! A 10.5 hour time difference sucks! Distance is definitely making the heart grow fonder.

I ate sushi twice this weekend. And I have zero regrets about it.

I hope things pick up a bit at work. Last week, I pretty much did nothing and while it's nice to sit and browse Pinterest, it makes the days go so freaking slow.

CrossFit is going well, as you may have seen from my other posts. I was thinking about bumping it up to 5 times a week while I'm alone since I bought a monthly unlimited pass, but I think I'm going to stay at 4 days. I'm looking forward to tomorrow being a rest day. I'm sore as hell, but I'm proud of myself for getting right back in to it since getting home.

My brother found out today that he has strep and I drank out of his water yesterday. I wonder if I'll get sick.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to share some photos with you guys from my trip. I'll get them up eventually (unless you want to be my Facebook friend, then you can see them there.)

[cryofamissionary]

Where I am Today

Friday January 18, 2013

I have been back from India for a little over a month now. The culture shocks have slowly worn off but I still have moments that completely overwhelm me. I never want to forget what I learned there.

Before I left for India, I had my next trip, El Salvador, fully paid off. After I returned I learned that we were having issues with the last fundraiser and about a week before Christmas we all received the devastating news that as a group we had requested a refund from the company. Without this fundraiser, we, as participants on the trip, lose the money we would’ve gotten from the fundraiser. As a result we have been trying to find other fundraising methods to help raise the money we had originally raised. As of today we still have no answer but we are praying that something will happen soon. We are travelling to El Salvador from March 7th until March 13th. This trip is always amazing and God moves in incredible ways. Please be in prayer for everyone attending this trip as we are moving into the finalization stages.

Also, I have another trip I will be attending in July. This trip is called One Nation One Day and we will be going to Honduras. This trip is based off the scripture in Isaiah 66:8

“Who has ever heard of such things? Who has ever seen things like this? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Yet no sooner is Zion in labor than she gives birth to her children.”

We believe this country is Honduras and that this day is July 19, 2013. The president has declared this day a National holiday and is working with 1N1D to make this all a success. On this day we will simultaneously be holding one crusade in each of the 18 states in the 18 biggest stadiums available. The goal is to reach the entire nation of Honduras on this one day. You can learn more about this trip by watching the video here. If you feel led to donate to my trip you can do so by visiting go.missions.me and selecting my name (Kayla Marsh) out of the list of participants (you’ll have to scroll a few pages, its listed by first name). I need to raise a total of $1995 plus my air-faire to get to Miami.

So this is where I am at today. Believing and trusting that God will provide every dollar I need to be able to go on these trips.

This is what He has called me to do.

And I cannot say no.