Well, I'm back home in Perth now, and needless to say...Vanuatu was epic... is was amazing and it was legendary. I have so many stories for every single person and so many miraculous wowza's it was the best.
You see, getting back into the atmosphere in Perth with all the western commodities was no doubt a bit of a shock. In the Sydney airport for a layover it was intense to see so many.... buisnessmen, tourists, obvious westerners it was crazy! Now back in Perth we are exposed to all the familiaritys of the western world.... internet, coffee shops, Hungry Jacks (also known as Burger King in North America), and of course... Jerks on the street haha.
It's a crazy culture shock for all our teams, being back in the western world, but we are easily moving into our new routines.
We are currently helping out with this huge event thats coming to Perth, 4 years of prep. It's going to be Huge. We are Being ushers and security and setting up stages etc etc. Some are actually helping perform (Chuck from my Vanuatu outreach)
We have new Outreach teams now, which is cool, I've been appointed as a secondary leader of sorts. So when the leader of hte team is unable to do something (for example the other day when she was stuck in bed becuase of Bronchitus) then I step into the position of leadership. Which is really cool.... especially since I'm the youngest on the team heh, it's quite an honour to have that responsibility. (even when it means waking up before sunrise everymorning)
Anyways, I don't really know what to write..... We are currently staying at this campground which is like luxury to me! Running water!! imagine that? AND electricity! pretty cool.
Anyways, my life has no doubt changed in these last few months and I can't wait for people to see how... it's nothing I can really write about in the blog... some things i guess.... but it's just complete transformation in hte best ways ever. I love it.
It's hard to write about the experiences becuase of how many things happened.... and it's something that can't just be told on a blog. So, I'm sorry about this blog's lack of "update" stories.... These last few months have been incredible in every single way. If there is ANYONE who would be wanting some kind of recommendation about this, Mabye considering doing the same thing i've done/doing/ may keep doing!
I say with no hesitation DO IT!
Life is amazing, and all of you back home are amazing for your continuing support. I hope everything is going awsome with all of you and I wish you all the best.
Still trying to recognise the calling however....
It'll be clear in time.
I'll blog again next chance I get (mabye with photo's? But don't hold your breath...)
-Jon
3 comments:
" I can't wait for people to see how..."
When might that be bud.
I miss you.
Glad you made it back to the land down under safe and such, hope the next month or whatever back in Perth is at least a little bit as amazing as Vanuatu sounds.
Hey Jonathan.. it was great to talk to you this morning... too bad you missed Mike. Have a great time back in Perth with the production you are helping out with. Looks like an incredible event from the website.
Let us know if you're staying, going, whatevering. I'm sure you'll figure it out. Take care, be good and all that...
Like you said, life is all around you. Can't run half way across the world in order to find something.
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