Just a few weeks ago, I spent nine days in El Salvador on a trip with people from my church. I must say, this experience has completely changed my perspective on things. Not really in terms of how affluent we are in the United States as compared to most of the world, but rather in terms of what exactly my role is in this life. Although I had never experienced first-hand what life is like in a developing nation, I cannot say that I was taken by surprise. My desire to help people living in conditions such as these was certainly intensified, but there was a much more radical change that occured for me over the course of this trip.

Over the past few years, I have considered a large number of ideas concerning my future and what it is I want to do with my life. However, things have begun to change drastically, and although I am much more confused now as to what my 'calling' or purpose is, I feel somehow that I am moving in the right direction. I don't know what the future will bring, but I have realized now more than ever before the importance in trusting in God for direction and purpose.

When I can, I will post some pictures and stories from the trip. That's all for now.