Good News/ Bad News

Some good news: the medication is working and I am feeling a lot better.  A relief considering that there was talk of it preventing/postponing my travel to Italy (the equilibrium/ear drum issues would have proven very very very bad when flying). I am still not 100% (I’d say I am about 70% at the moment) but that is a BIG improvement.

Some bad news: I still have to catch up on the course work I could not do the other week at the same time that I am scurrying around doing last preparations for Italy.  Not an easy feat.

Some good news: I have made a good deal of progress preparing things for Italy.  It has taken a lot of work but it is worth it.  I am currently sorting through all the stuff I have and making a list of the stuff I need to buy.  Checking, double checking, and triple checking that I have covered everything on the list SBI sent out. 

Some bad news: The list has proven a pricey endeavor.  And we are still unsure where to get some of the things I need.

Some good news: I am super thankful for the SBI facebook page.  Alumni and staff have been extremely helpful answering questions and giving suggestions concerning preparation and travel.  Also I have talked to banks and credit card companies so I should not be arrested for trying to use my accounts and such while I am in England (my layover is in London) and Italy. 

Some bad news: Still trying to figure out the setup and stuff for the international phone I got.  Apparently I need to know country codes if I want to use it.  I did not know there was such a thing.  And it is still real expensive to use (aka it’s for emergencies only and I shall not be giving the number out to many people)

Some good news: It is less expensive than trying to use my normal phone over there.  And it has a UK # how cool is that?  FYI my normal phone will still be active here in the states under the watchful eye of my mother who will relay any messages to and from me if necessary.  But email, skype, or facebook would probably be faster (not to mention cheaper) means of communication. 

Some bad news: I still need to get special adapter/converter plug things.  Their electrical outlets are shaped differently and they use different voltage levels. If I do not get the right ones my electronics could blow up L

Some good news: All this will be done in less than two weeks.  Only one week and two days until I am in Italy!  (So naturally I will be doing the official packing in 1 week and 1 day LOL)

Until then, Stacy

God is Good

So I know that I should have posted the first half of this over break but please forgive me.  Besides I kind of think they go good together.  You'll see...

Irepeat: God is sooooo good!  In his infinite wisdom He provided more funds than we thought we needed.  About 25% more than asked for to be more precise. He knew we would need more. Turns out there will definitely be charges for an extra suitcase (or two) and a couple other things. 

It took a lot of research but travel insurance is arranged and I have officially bought my ticket :)  Thank you Mom.  My flight is booked for February 2nd 6:30pm!  I am really excited. 

Okay I survived the end of the fall semester (all As & Bs) only to have my Grandma Joanne (my father’s mother) pass away Christmas Eve. Kind of put a damper on the holiday spirit in the family.  It was not entirely unexpected (her health had been going slowly for a long time) but it is still strange to think that she is dead.  She knew the gospel and proclaimed to be a believer before her accident 19 years ago.  I do not remember hearing her mention her faith much if at all in the years since then, but the Lord remembers. Again I proclaim that God is good and He is in control so we lift her up to Him in hope and faith that He spread His love and grace lavishly upon her. Please keep our family in prayer.

I am currently back at PBU taking an extra class (supper concentrated – a whole semester’s worth of content and homework in 2 weeks). And I am very sick.  I have been up the past three nights with a fever and I have a sinus infection so my nose is stuffed and such.  Not to mention that I hurt all over and feel really weak.  It’s bad - I can barely open doors or pick up my bag.  I went to the doctor and he wants me to see a specialist because my balance is off and I am so disoriented.  But, for the moment, he put me on a few medications that will hopefully help.  Meanwhile I have fallen behind in my work and worry if I have the time or the energy to catch up (the class ends this Friday).  My professor said he would give me an extension but we shall see.  Again I say God is good and wise and in control of my life.

Keep praying.  Stacy