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A couple of weeks ago I sat down and had a meeting with Darcy McAlister.  I've been home for a month now and it has been good so far being home, but I wanted to debrief about the last couple of years of this Missions Apprenticeship and see what is going to happen next.  We talked about a lot of things and we let God speak and lead us as to what comes next for me.  So I am just going to give you the end result of our conversations.

Two things have jumped out at me as to where I feel God is leading me for this next stage in my life. 

Number One: For awhile now I have really felt a pull to go back to school to get my nursing.  I have been thinking about it for some time now but was usually quick to disregard it as I didn't feel ready for school.  But this time when I thought about it, I got really excited and felt like going back to get my Bachelors Degree in Nursing would be something that I REALLY want to do.  And so I am going to begin the process of contacting both UVic and Malaspina to see what needs to happen to get into the nursing program.  However, the chance that there is a waiting list is high, and therefore I am also working on a second option.

Number Two:  While I was in Africa, my path crossed with a young lady who works in the Human Resources Department of World Vision Canada in Toronto.  We had a great couple of days together in South Africa doing the tourist thing, but at the end of it all she suggested to me that there could be possibilities of working with World Vision and since she knows what positions are available and does the hiring, it would seem that God was bringing the two of us together.  So I am also going to contact her to look into positions with them.  Lately God has laid on my heart to do work in countries like Chad, Niger, Sudan and Somalia.  Places that have been destroyed by draught, famine, war and extreme poverty.  My heart is and always will be kids, but to be really hand in, doing relief work, rebuilding communities and caring for the starving and dying is something that I am passionate about and World Vision really feels like a place for me to step into those dreams that God has placed on my heart.

So, where does that leave me with the PAOC?  Well this was discussed with Darcy and both of us felt like it was time for me to resign from the PAOC.  I have loved being a part of this body and I am not leaving on bad terms or because of anything negative.  I just feel like God is leading me in another direction right now, for which I am SO excited and so I am going to go full on for it.  The internship was amazing and I learned so much.  And obviously it has really helped me to realize my dreams and what God is really calling me to and so I am going to go for it. 

So as of July 1/2006 I will have completely resigned and will no longer be needing support from all of you.  You have no idea how much the money you gave blessed me.

Thank you for believing in me and being behind me financial as God has led me around the world.  May you be as richly blessed as you have blessed me.  

Each of you who have already committed money to me until the end of the year needs to contact National Office and let them know that you want your support for Meighan Allen to end at the end of June.  You can email Victoria Ninaber at vninaber@paoc.org or phone her at (905) 542-7400.  Again I just want to say thank you for your willingness to give and if you are still interested in supporting missionaries through the PAOC I can give you a few suggestions of some amazing people who could use your support.

As of now, I am living back at my mom’s place in Lake Cowichan and working with a couple of special needs kids.  God has blessed me with these jobs that are exactly what I need. Thank you all for your continued prayers and I look forward to seeing you all in person in the near future so I can really say thank you.

Had such a great time in Quesnel.  Of course it was SO amazing to see me friend Sara.  I love being with her, feel like the best version of myself when we are together.  We had so much fun, laughing, being dorks, talking, love her!!! Was hard to leave her after a few days, but I hope we get to see each other again soon.

Was also great to see my friend Ang. Got to see her rock out with her band three nights in a row.  They are awesome!!! Keep rocking hard in the free world Ang.  Got some good time with her too, but again it was way too short.

And of course being with Ang's family, the Hehr's was so much fun.  Love them SO much.  I feel like I am with my own family when I am with them.  I hope that I can go up there and visit again cause I stinking love them.

Overall the 5 days were amazing but WAY too short.  Maybe I'll get a chance to go and visit again over the summer.  Love all you guys!!!

So I know I have posted in awhile and I apologize greatly.  I have a big one planned to fill you in on my life (which some of you know) but I want you all to know what is going on.  I just am waiting for all the details to be sorted out and then you will all know.

Anyways, I am up in Quesnel right now visiting with some friends and it is nice to be up here just relaxing a bit, which I haven't really had a huge chance to do yet.  It is always wonderful to see friends that you have't seen in a long time and this is one of those cases and of course so far it has been amazing.

However, I woke up this morning and there was snow outside.  I haven't seen snow in so long and quite frankly I haven't missed it.  You won't see me out playing in the snow after I have enjoyed the comforts of hot days for awhile now. But nonetheless the snow is pretty I have to admit.  While I was driving up to Quesnel I couldn't help but be in awe at the beautiful mountains, the snow capped peaks and the gorgeous scenery that we drove through.  As much as I love traveling and seeing now places, Canada truly is one of the most beatiful countries by far and I am always glad to come back home.

So keep checking in to hear about the amazing stuff God is doing in my life.

 

So my good friend Chris-ann asked me if I would come and speak at your University Christian Ministries group at Malaspina University, where she is the chaplin.  Of course I agreed as the University/Young Adults age is something I am passionate about.  But before I get into that I want to tell you about my amazing friend Chris-ann.  We went to bible college together and of course met there and became friends.  She is one of my closest friends and will continue to remain one of my closest friends for a long time.  We have been through a lot together.  Some of it was really hard, some was really sad, some was stinkin hilarious.  But all through it our friendship has gotten stronger.  Just within the last year I have seen something amazing happen in Chris-ann's life.  She took that step of faith to walk in what God has been calling her to for a long time.  She left her job and accepted the position of UCM Chaplin at Malaspina University College, a position that is perfect for her.  Oh, and just so you know she also raises her own support like me, and so if you want to find out more about her you can check out her webpage at http://spaces.msn.com/verticalworship/ and I am sure she would love to talk to you.   I am excited to see what God is doing in her life but also in the lives of the Christian students that she ministers on campus.  Pray for her!

So back to my speaking.  It was awesome! I started off by teaching them some African songs and they were so into it, it was funny.  They were dancing, singing, clapping, and even doing the actions for the action song.  It was awesome.  I showed my pictures and then just shared a bit about what I have been doing the last couple of years and my heart for Africa.  It really was a good time, sharing with people who are at such a pivotal point and who I pray will really do what God has called them to do cause they can see through my life that God can do awesome things through a willing heart.  I got to speak with a couple students after and felt really encouraged by them.  And then of course Chris-ann really encouraged me as she always does so well.  I love you Chris-ann!

So it was a great time.  Please continue to pray for me as I travel and speak.  That my heart would touch the hearts of those listening and that people would not only support me through prayer but financially as well.  Thank you all for everything you have done for me and continue to do.  It's because of friends and family that I can really do what God has called.  Much Love!