Wow. So I’m sitting here on my top bunk bed looking out the window at a beautiful view over the incredible YWAM Kona base with palm trees silhouetted against the sun as it is on it’s way down to sink into the glittering ocean. I’m here and it feels like home...love it.

So, as surreal as it all seems, I have officially started the Fire and Fragrance school and I have my own flashy student card and everything! It was so great to see Marty and Dev here and catch up on life – BUNNO REPRESENT MATE! Sweet to have some good Bunbury crew to cruise around with.

Rewinding a little here...

I had a sad week last week in Vancouver saying goodbye to all my incredible friends and was absolutely blessed by their love and support. Got to celebrate Canada Day and have some good times. On Saturday morning we (Steph Wood, Em Abbott, Robyn, Sam and I) headed down over the border and into USofA and into Seattle where we stayed at a backpackers, explored, had fun. On Sunday we donned our Patriotic colours and celebrated Independence Day watching incredible fireworks over the city harbour. Got to drink a coffee from the original Starbucks and explore all the famous Pike Place Markets. Another exciting adventure took us under the ground and into a historic world of scandal, disease and disaster as we navigated the original streets and buildings of Seattle which are now buried beneath the current city but is accessible through basements and walkways under the ground. Pretty cool.

I then kissed my lovely ladies goodbye and hopped on a plane in Seattle after I was miraculously spared a $60.00 luggage fee (thanks Jesus!). Had an awesome convo with the lady sitting next to me for the entire flight to LA and then flew on till we landed on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii. The view over the islands was sweet with the volcano and lava flats dark against the glowing sunset. I was greeted at the airport by Peni Patu who wrapped me in a big hug and hung a frangipani (plumeria) lei around my neck. I stayed with Celestine Patu, (my friend from DTS) and her family for the first few days and was treated like a princess. I was able to go to an Island Breeze performance at a hotel where they perform dances from several Polynesian islands and eat traditional Hawaiian food. Loved it!

So now the school has officially started. The base here is amazing and all the people just seem incredible. This morning we had orientation as a base and this afternoon we had our first meeting as a class. There are about 40 students, mainly from the States, but of course some Aussies and a Norwegian and also hopefully a Haitian. Both my main leaders are rangas so that’s just further confirmation that I’m in the right place – hahaha. God knows I love the ginger variety of humanity! The schedule is full on and SO SO EXCITING! Oh my word. Incredible speakers and so much time set apart for filling up on the Word, intercession, worship as well as four books to read. We have a three month project where we specifically focus on the areas of the world/society where we believe God is calling us. The project involves a lot of research and searching God’s heart and word for strategies to see revival and reformation in those areas. God has already been speaking so much into my heart for this time and for the future. AH! It’s hard to describe the atmosphere here right now but there is a fire and a passion that I have not yet encountered in such a large group of people or even within YWAM yet and it’s set to spread across the globe. GET READY!

We will find out our outreach locations and teams next week. I have heard rumours of Japan, Haiti, India and/or the States. Will let you all know as soon as I can.

Miss you and love you all!

Holla back

Love

Kerri