3 Months to Go...

Wow...my time here has gone as quick as a snap of a finger. Surely as the days pass, the weeks have quickly turned into months...My 9th month in Taiwan is creeping up next week & I can't believe how fast life here has passed me by...I have spent many occasions in reflective thought & just how much I've been blessed. God is funny that in my unique life, He has always taught me the same life lessons. One of them being to always depend on His great provision. Before arriving here in late August 2005, I felt that I was making a big leap in my life. I've never left the country for longer than a month and I've never left the comforts of home. I was scared! Could I do it? Could I make it? God has humbled me during this time away in that though I've been half way around the world in geography, God has been at the centre of my world! This is His constant reminder to me. That with faith in Him, I can accomplish anything. As long as I trust God & depend on Him, He will provide the way as He has provided every step for me here. Since my arrival in Taiwan, my blessings have been endless...In retrospect, I see how God has given me such an abundance...

• I been blessed to travel: Japan, Singapore, & all over Taiwan
• Friends at work & outside
• Existing family & friends
• Great teaching opportunity & experience
• Great colleagues & students
• A nice home to live
• Convenience of school location and small city
• I'm becoming more fluent in speaking Mandarin
• I'm saving money!

Being in Taiwan has taught me a lot about myself, independence, and learning the different aspects of Taiwanese culture. It has been an opportunity of a lifetime & I give thanks that God let my dream come true! Although teaching & education is very different here in Taiwan compared to back home in Canada. I have come to adapt and accept the environment that I've grown accustomed to. Still, with teaching, students are always the most important and I can't say enough positive things about my students! I have really enjoyed teaching them and getting to know them.


With 3 months to go before I head home, I'm just taking as much opportunity to visit parts of Taiwan that I still wish to see. I want to enjoy the rest of my time with my students & colleagues at school. I wouldn't trade this experience for the world..it's all been so unreal & so amazing! I'm thankful...