First few days in Latvia

Hey friends and family!
I cannot even explain all the thoughts in my heart! But I will start with this; I am happy, I am healthy, and I am safe! God is so good and is in complete control of this trip. After my last post, I boarded a plane and sat next to a very interesting Swedish couple and a nice American man. We didn't talk much, it was an overnight flight and thus we all wanted to sleep, but I arrived safely in Stockholm around 7:30am or 1:30 am central. :) I then had 8 hours to do whatever I wanted. I originally though about leaving the airport but it turns out that this particular airport is in the middle of nowhere. :) so I had lots of Jesus time, slept a little, experienced some delicious but expensive coffee and prayed a lot for what was to come. Then I safely arrived in Riga at about 6 pm and was pleasantly surprised to see my friend Linda at the airport! (I was not expecting her to be there) I was greeted with lots of hugs and flowers. :) we then headed to a lodge type place where a school of worship was taking place. Here they worshiped a lot, had prayer time, and each member of the band taught some practical and spiritual lessons over their specific role in the band. I will say the first night I was a bit overwhelmed. Being tired and hearing nothing but a foreign language, was difficult to adjust to. But thankfully with the help of a dear friend Zane, I survived the first night! It's interesting how worshiping or focusing on God will always take away your worries!
I cannot even tell you all that God has taught me in these few days. But I can say this. From the very beginning this trip has never been about me. This was replaced in my heart as my flesh struggled with the unknown. Yes I had a few interpreters and yes some people spoke English, but when you immerse yourself fully into a culture and are not fluent in the language, it's hard. But God spoke to me and gently reminded me that this journey is not about me. I must focus on Him and what He has called me to do and all else will fall in place. I have a peace about me but daily conversations are hard. Things I took for granted, like even sharing a laugh with a familiar face, yea I won't take it for granted anymore. God is speaking to my heart through many people and situations! It's so encouraging even when I don't always understand!
I have met some incredible people! These relationships in themselves are such a blessing from God. Today I traveled to Riga, where I will stay for a few days and had lots of laughs, even with the language barrier. Adjustment is happening.
Oh I also met one girl at the School of Worship who is from Tulsa! We only live 10-15 mi ites from each other but it took us both going to Latvia to meet one another! God is good! He works in mysterious ways!
I think I am no longer making sense because it is very late here but I wanted to update you and tell you all that I'm alive and healthy :) and joyful! Much love!
I think the next post will have to do with worship! Like I said God is teaching me many many things

Please continue to pray for open doors in my heart as well as the heart of the Latvians. Pray that God would continue to lead my path and I would follow his voice!