Instead of my usual listing off what I've been up to I figured that instead I would write about my very own Kiwi experience and the growth I have noticed in me since my arrival in New Zealand!
The day I left for New Zealand I remember I was sat around a kitchen in Ringwood as my parents prayed for me. I remember the prospect of going away for a year was a scary thought! In fact (and I'm not ashamed to admit it) I cried! Fear of the unknown is a powerful thing!
Although one thing I have learned is that it is also what makes travelling, being a Christian and life in general so exciting. I have been on a journey which I will never forget.
I have met some amazing people, I have seen some amazing scenery, I built some amazing friendships and one very special relationship ;), I have skydived, I have jump of a bridge into a freezing cold river, I have kayaked, I scene film sets, I've seen awesome bands, I've seem view that are just breath taking, I've seem house sunken because of earthquakes, I have seen kids transformed by te mapua and God warriors, I have travelled to towns most kiwi's have never been and ones that I could never pronounce, I've even done a Haka, I fallen off my bike, got some cuts, burns and bruises, I've worshipped with many different cultures, I've heard stories and testimonies, I've learnt from people older and been inspired by people younger and I have done it all with God!
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangled. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy that was set before him he endured the cross, scorning of shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such oppression from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." (Hebrews 1:1-3)
So now I head on to the states and I know that the boy who was sat crying at that kitchen table in Ringwood is now still a boy but one that is becoming more and more secure in his faith everyday.
So thank you New Zealand so far and bring it on you Yanks! Ha
God bless
Blitzy 
