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Hello friends! It’s been a little while (okay… nearly five months! ). It’s hard to believe it’s been so long since my last post. I apologise for it being so long. The semester has been full to overflowing with study, ministry, travel, and plenty of big life changes! Before sharing a quick update, I want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you  to those who have prayed for me, checked in, and offered encouragement along the way. Your care and partnership in prayer have been such a gift in a...

So much has happened in the last 2 months—far more than I expected! Last time I wrote, I was heading into a full-on season with Greek exams, mission week, a bit of a holiday, and the start of Term 2. There's a lot to share, so let me start at the beginning. March Madness Despite fantastic birthday celebrations, by the end of March, I was feeling the weight of the upcoming Greek exam. Had I done enough? Would I be able to demonstrate that? What if I failed? Was all the stress worth it? Why was...

The start of the year has flown by so quickly that I’m already behind on an update! Life has been full, stretching, and at times overwhelming, but also marked by God’s sustaining grace and kindness. So here is a long-overdue reflection on the past couple of months. Christmas Travels November 24th 2024 marked the start of an epic trip around the world. Thanksgiving dinner with Sissy and BIL I left Sydney for the states and spent a wonderful cold week with my sister and brother-in-law in Rhode...