Hey all!
So I haven't really had any breaks or internet the last few days so its been a little skittish on the updates...but don't worry, this one will be long! =)
Its been a pretty interesting time here so far! I still have no concept of time and I am learning that the 3 most useful words are “I don't know” because a day could involve doing pretty much anything! We just finished up a camp for the Softball Junior National Team (under 20s) and it was a ton of fun! It took me a little bit, but the last two days have been especially fun as I became more comfortable and talked some to the girls. Some of them actually speak really good English, you just have to get them to open up! the coaching is interesting because I only know a little bit about baseball, but everyone was under the assumption that I had been a player and coach for many years...I am excited to learn how to coach baseball and grow confident in my abilities, but I am usually a person that is on the lower side of the confidence meter in what I do. I am working on trusting in God that I am where I need to be, but I could definitely use some prayer on that as well as other things I will get to later. I love the ability to play catch or run around for 8 hours a day. The day began around 9am with practice until 1pm when we would take lunch. Then we would do character development where we teach teamwork and show example from the Bible! The team is a national team but since we are housing the team we get to share some Jesus to them. Its a really cool opportunity to show them why we are here, and today Suzanne, the head coach of the team, was able to share her testimony! Around 4 we head back out to the field till 8 with a little more practice and a scrimmage of some sort. I loved this because I was able to play and actually get involved more in what was happening instead of just watching and learning.
So the place that I am staying is a 3 story house called the training center. It can house around 25 people, although they can't cook hot meals for that many people or it would be a commercial building...so we eat out for lunches (the hot meal in Hungary instead of dinner) and the rest of the time we have bread, cheese and random sausage or bologna. Overall a pretty simple diet which has treated me well! =) We did have liver one day which I ate...a little bit, but its just not my thing. The field is about 15 minutes away and is actually in pretty good condition, and I am told its the nicest field in Hungary! Also, there are a few tall trees near the field that have become my best friend because it is 95 degrees or more, from 9 in the morning till 8 at night, every single day...I also can't seem to drink enough water but so far I'm still alive!
The main thing that I could use prayer for is peace and patience...surprise! =) I am struggling with the desire to quickly make my decision about spending a year here, even though I just got here. Everything I see is mentally put in a pro's and con's list. I have these feelings of confusion that I never anticipated when it came to whether I would spend a year here because not everything fits the expectations I had. Anyway, basically I thought I would come here, fall in love with everything about it, and get ready to roll for a year...but that is not how it works. I am not trying to be a pessimistic patty because there are many things that I love here and am excited about, but I feel myself putting pressure on myself to make an immediate decision. I know God is going to help me decide what to do with the next year/forever of my life. I would really appreciate your prayers, and honestly this could be the most typical thing for anyone that goes oversees on a missions trip, but its a first for me. Also if you want to email any encouragement/advice/anything feel free! I would really enjoy it! =)
Oh, and to end this on a positive note...the whole thing with my stomach acting up and hating me has been non-existent so far! I haven't felt sick or anything this whole trip even with the time change and long flight! A few years ago I couldn't go on a 15 minute car trip without feeling nauseous so this is a major praise and miracle from God.
The next few days will be more relaxed as we prepare for a camp of 15-16 year old boys. I am slowly starting to pick up confidence in coaching, but it takes a while!
I'll post some pics on facebook when i get the chance...
Thanks for the support!
-Brian
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