It has been a rather eventful, which explains the lack of activity on my blog.

On Monday, we went to work as usual, and then we stayed back after work to help with hosting the 190 students from Campus Outreach who came to visit the Discovery Center and to be exposed to the work of Bible translation. It was really nice to be with a group of young people who are so full of energy, and to see their reactions as they were alerted to the need for Bible translation work. I bet I was just like that during my first week here at Wycliffe. Anyway, it was an energetic night as their enthusiasm rubbed off on us.

We got home at about 11.30pm on Monday night. Needless to say, we spent the rest of the week recuperating from our fatigue.

Yesterday, I attended Wycliffe's Ladies Lunch. It was a needed break from the routine that I was falling into. Appropriately, the theme of the luncheon was REST. It was really encouraging and refreshing to hear the speaker, Wendy (she works in my department), share about our need for rest. It hit me right on the head when she said that we don't always have to do everything, and we don't always have to do everything right now. It's so easy for me to be a workaholic and to force myself to being the best in everything.

I really appreciate hearing from Wendy who works in my department. She is such a humble person. Yesterday, she led our department's devotion as well, and one thing that she shared is something that I needed to hear: "We never arrive spiritually because faith is a journey."

So often, I feel that I have become so focused on the final destination that I have let the rest of the journey pass me by, without taking any notice of anything. Yet, the learning experience is just as important as the destination, if not more. And that I something that I desperately need to learn. This whole experience at Wycliffe has been a learning experience, the journey. I have not arrived at the destination yet, and I may never. But the most important thing right now is my learning process.

What do I need for my journey? Humility.

The road ahead may be rough and bumpy. I may find myself traversing on muddy terrain. I may even be tired out by the journey. But every stretch of the road counts, and every inch of the journey offers a lesson that I can learn.

That was the theme of today's sharing during Entermission (Wycliffe's weekly Wednesday morning chapel). The speaker was sharing about how he was reminded that we see, not only with our eyes, but with our ears, nose, and skin. And sometimes, we also need to look beyond what our physical eyes see. When I do not understand the things that I see, maybe I need to look beyond the immediate present to see the bigger picture that God is painting.

This past weekend was the July 4 weekend. We went to Lake Eola on Sunday and stayed all evening to watch fireworks at night. It was a really long day, and I am glad that we got Monday off. We went grocery shopping on Monday, and just spent the rest of the day chilling out at home and watched a movie.

Yesterday night was Close Call (dinner and worship). It was also our last activity with the OSI staff around, because from today onwards, the interns will be taking over the leadership entirely. Each of us is assigned to a particular leadership role within the group and we will be running the show from now on.

I have been assigned to take over the Faith and Culture class, which I am very excited about. I have thoroughly enjoyed the class and have also enjoyed doing the fieldwork. I can also relate better to the material used in the class as I have had intercultural experience. I have always been somewhat apprehensive about sharing my faith. Not that I am ashame of it, but I do not really know how to start the conversation without being too pushy. But in this class, I have learned to play a more passive role by asking questions that stir people's thoughts, and let God do the work of convincing them.

I am excited to see all that God will do as we begin the second half of our internship here.

Remember how I said that my job is to read and write stories about all the amazing things that God is doing all over the world? Well, yeah, that's true, but that's not just it. The other part of my job is also to write and edit pieces that are less interesting, like someone else's speeches and sign-up forms.

But, regardless of whether I am writing the next bestseller or a one-line caption for a picture, there is still something to be learned in every project that is assigned to me. So, I am thankful for the learning opportunities that have been thrown my way. From the most mundane piece of writing to the most amazing story, I have learned so much that needs to be learned about the editorial world.

As I have not done any formal editing work before, everything seemed so foreign to me the first week I started work. I am not used to changing things that others have written, and I am not used to having my things altered by someone else either. I am also training to have an eye for detail: to take note of the littlest punctuation, to think and rethink the meaning of every word that's used.

Sometimes, I do need to get out of my comfort zone to get the work done, especially when I cannot write with my own style and my own voice. I have to learn to write in the voice of Wycliffe. Then, I have to submit my work to be critiqued and edited a thousand and one times.

This is really a humbling experience, but it has also reminded me that this is not just about me. Instead, it is about the bigger picture that God is painting. I have been here for almost a month now, and everyday I feel like God is putting me in His training camp for humility.

I can't wait to see the end product of this training. But before I get there, I know that I have to be malleable, so that I can be shaped by the potter into whatever shape He has in mind for me.

It is no coincidence that I am where I am today. I know that God has brought me here for a reason. I have travelled half the world to attend college in Virginia, and all the way down the east coast to spend a summer with Wycliffe. I may not know exactly where the Lord is leading me, but I know for sure that He is preparing me for something bigger than myself--something beyond my wildest imaginations.

Wycliffe hosted a week-long event, Wycliffe Connection, here last week. The purpose of this event is to assist Wycliffe staff who have served abroad to transition back into life here in the States. I had the wonderful opportunity to meet a family who served for many years in Malaysia. They initially served in Sabah, and later moved to Penang.

As I was chatting with them over lunch, I found out so much about the need in Malaysia that I had never known before. The need for translated Scripture in East Malaysia and the need among the Orang Asli (indigenous people groups) are just so overwhelming. I also found out from the Ethnologue that there are 137 living languages in Malaysia.

At this moment, I paused, and thought to myself, 137 languages? I thought there are only 5. Suddenly, the place that I grew up in and that which I call home suddenly seems so foreign to me. Living in the comfort of my bubble in KL has rendered me oblivious to the needs of those around me. And I am sure that I am not alone in this.

I know God has brought me here for a reason, and He is equipping me for something bigger than myself. But it's indeed baffling to realise that the Lord has to take me all the way here to realise the need at home.

To all of you who have made it possible for me to serve with Wycliffe this summer, either through prayers or financial support, the president of Wycliffe USA, Bob Creson, would like to say a big "Thank You!"

We went to Bob's house for dinner on Wednesday, and he has expressed his gratefulness for the support that you have given to the work that Wycliffe is doing to fulfill the Great Commission. Thank you for your partnership with Wycliffe and your willingness to be used by the Lord. I could have spent my summer in a thousand and one other places, but instead, I am here in Orlando, serving with Wycliffe. I know that the Lord, by his sovereign power, has ordained it. But He has also made it possible through your prayers and your financial support.

So, once again, thank you!

In the midst of all the hustle and bustle, I thought I'd take some time to enjoy some treats here in Orlando.

1. The beautiful sunset that takes my breath away.
2. A family of sand hill crane (papa, mama, and baby sand hill crane) that is often seen wandering around Wycliffe's campus.
3. Floridian thunder storms.
4. Vultures that come frequently to knock on our windows.
5. The brightly shining imperfect full moon.

Wish I have pictures for you all, but unfortunately, I am not much of a picture taker. So, feel free to paint these pictures for yourselves using your imagination.