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Going To Italy For Two Weeks

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 7:22 am
by dragonshimmer
I'll be gone for two weeks starting Monday, May 16. Certain members of the touring choir and the band at my university are going to Rome, Firenza, Monterubbiano, etc. to perform in various places, including The Vatican (for mass). We're also doing tons of sightseeing as well.

There are a couple of concerns I have about this trip:

If you guys could, please pray that God watches over us all on this trip, everything from the flight there, the duration of our stay, and the flight home. I'm excited about the trip, but the idea of being on a plane that long makes me incredibly nervous. I know that if it's time for God to take me home, it's going to happen regardless, but I would rather not be terrified the entire flight.

I also ask that you guys please pray that the participants on this trip won't make severely stupid decisions...as people are likely to do when overseas.

Last, but not least....

While most people are excited about partying and stuff on this trip...I'm actually taking this as a "spiritual journey" of sorts (although an expensive one XD). This trip away from everything for two weeks will give me a LOT of time to do thinking and do some spiritual searching. I'm seeking a lot of answers to many questions that I have while on this trip. I ask that you guys please pray that I'll receive answers to the questions that I have, and that I'll stay focused on God and find Him wherever I look. I hope to come back with an even stronger spiritual focus, even moreso ready to do God's will and go where He leads me.

Thank you guys for your time, and I'll miss you all SO much!! Please take care!

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 7:27 am
by Mangafanatic
What fun! Oh, do alot of crazy tourist stuff and get the natives to look at you funny, okay? Afterall, there's no sense in going if you can't even get a rise out of the natives. . . ;)


I'll certainly pray for you. Since I'll be flying later this summer, I completely sympathize with your feelings.

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 10:16 am
by Roy Mustang
Will be praying for you.

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 11:26 am
by Yojimbo
Have fun over there Hope. Take lots of pictures for us. We'll pray for ya and don't worry you'll be fine on the plane trip.:thumb:

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 11:44 am
by K. Ayato
Yeah, Hope. Have fun. I hope your spiritual journey pays off, hon. *Hugs* :hug:

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 11:48 am
by Cognitive Gear
Have a good trip, Hope. I'll be praying for you! ^_^

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 6:32 pm
by kumiko213
have fun sissy!!!!! i will pray! take care!

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 6:34 pm
by Nate
Do I even have to say anything? ;)

PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2005 8:39 am
by dragonshimmer
Thanks, everyone, I really appreciate the prayers. *eyes suitcase* Almost done packing. Leaving in 19.5 hours.

PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2005 1:12 pm
by Mr. SmartyPants
ahh im flying to poland this summer! long flights are scary... AHH EARS WON'T UNPOP!!!!

ill be prayin!

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2005 7:52 pm
by Rogie
That's really a noble mission, to be planning a time of spiritual growth while others plan to party. That's very admirable! :thumb: I'll pray for you, those going with you, and that your trip will be safe. Have fun!