Apa Khabar!
This past week I said goodbye to my beloved Miri. On my last day, our Branch Mission Leader told me "Jumpa lagi di Syurga." Basically he told me we won't meet again until we're in heaven. How sad! I love the people in Miri, I am going to miss them so much! I was overwhelmed at their love and the people who said they are going to miss me. I guess I really am making a difference and helping people out here. It shouldn't have taken me 4 months to realize that! I promise you that you all are making differences in people's lives every day! You are needed and you are loved! Keep going!
On Tuesday I said goodbye to the new family we are teaching, Jaba, Marolyn and her family, and the BML and his family. It was so hard. But their tight hugs made it worth it. On Wednesday I said goodbye to Sister Weddle and the Senior Couple here in Miri. That was hard too! And then I crossed an ocean (maybe just a sea) to go to my new area in Sebang, KL.
Kuala Lumpur is Not Miri! I feel like I am no longer in the same country let alone the same mission. I switched out my beloved blue bike for the LRT, outdoor markets for five story malls, and contacting in dog infested neighborhoods to contacting in bookstores. I have also switched out my Malay for English and that may be the hardest part. I think it's a lot easier to contact people when they have to concentrate on what your saying to understand you.
My new companions name is Sister Tok, and she is amazing! She is from Bintulu, Malaysia. Which is one town away from Miri! Even though I am a full head taller than her, she is a full head taller than me spiritually. We get along great because we are both homesick for Sarawak. She is still working on her English and sometimes we are both confused. But we're taking on KL together!
It was a little hard adjusting at first. I'm having a hard time keeping my eyes on the people and not everything around me. I felt a little overwhelmed and I missed the slow pace of Miri! But when I went to church on Sunday everything was okay! Our church is in a small shop lot, but the small church is made up with the big personalities of all the members here! There are people from England, Philippines, India, Indonesia, China, Japan. ALL OVER. They immediately took me in and I am so grateful for them. I am so grateful I have the opportunity to work with the for the coming months.
Good thing missions are about the people and not the place or else I would probably get tired real quick in this fast paced city.
Hey! I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving! (I had mac and cheese) I promise that God knows you and has a plan for you, even if everything is changing! Have faith and keep going.
I love and pray for you all!
Sister Skinner
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