Destination: Ames

What a whirlwind of a summer it has been! I've definitely had my traveling shoes on. From being in 8 states, to a family reunion, to singing in two weddings and standing up at my roommate's wedding, it's been crazy! Well, now I find myself at my destination: Ames. God has been incredibly good and blessed me tremendously with being supported at 109%. I cannot believe it! It humbles me to see God's provision. It is a miracle to raise all that money and beyond in 6 weeks. Praise the Lord! I pray that if you are reading this, that you will truly resonate with the words of Paul in Philippians:

"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstance. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Phil. 4:11-13

Please continue to pray for the following things as I adjust in Ames:

1) Pray for team unity and getting to know my team before the school year kicks off

2) Pray for an adjustment to the area and culture of ISU

3) Pray for my housing situation to be solidified (I'm currently crashing at some teammates home)

4) For the Lord to direct me to the right girls, hearts to be opened, and relationships in Christ to be formed.

Thank you for reading this!! I pray God blesses all of you, and if you are ever in Ames, please let me know :)

In Christ,

Sarah

Reunion

Last week my family flew out to Walla Walla, WA, for our biannual Selby Family Reunion. We spend a week together hanging out, catching up, playing games, enjoying good food, and hiking. My grandpa is 94, and was a missionary in Pakistan. He actually used Navigators materials in their evangelism and ministry in Pakistan, and gave me a booklet in Urdu, their native language. My family is incredible, and it's awesome to see the legacy of faith among us. It's such a blessing to pray together and fellowship with each other. Here are some pics from the trip:

The Navigator ministry booklet in Urdu that my grandpa gave me. Crazy, huh?!?

My cousin Bridgette & I walked over the river on that log. It was kind of scary, but we made it!!

The view on our hike. We walked along the South Walla Walla River, it was beautiful!

My cousin Bridgette's daughter, Madeleine, had many faces. This is just one of them!

My aunts Mary, Esther, my Dad, Janet & Becky. My grandpa & grandma, LeRoy & Anita.

My parents, Lois & Jerry, in our AMAZING Comfort Inn & Suites room!

My cousins, Kaisa & Robyn, with their brother's daughter Melina. She had many cute faces!!