This past month has been a crazy eventful time. For those of you who do not know, my school is now at two students rather than four. My classmate Dave found out in the second week of February that his mother was having some health issues. Things started to take a turn for the worst and he flew home to Canada on February 11. His mother passed away the following day on February 12. Another one of our classmates, who also happens to be his girlfriend, flew home Sunday February 14 to be with him in this difficult time. Dave made the decision to stay home and not complete the SBS due to all that has happened. Cambree also decided to stay home. Thus leaves Ashley and myself to finish the school.
That being said, with all that has happened recently I have decided not to go on outreach but rather come home to Michigan for the months of July and August. I am so excited to be home for a good amount of time this summer.
Despite these crazy events, we have continued studying and now only have this week and next week left of the Old Testament. Words cannot describe how happy I am to move onto the New Testament. The OT has been a great time for me. I have learned about God's character and been able to relate so well with the people. I used to hate the OT but lately I have grown a love for it - one I never knew was possible.
Prayer Requests:
Lately I have been missing my family more so than usual and have been having to work through that. I would appreciate prayer for that. I also am a bit short on my funds for the completion of this school. If you feel led to give I would very much appreciate it, otherwise I also appreciate prayers for perseverance Nine months is a long time to continue to have motivation to study and it has become a bit wearing.
Nonetheless, thank you all for your continued prayers, letters, and phone calls/text messages of encouragement. It is so appreciative.
If you feel inclined to help me out with my funds, send a check written out to YWAM to me.
My address is
Abby Ellens
2707 Hipawai Place
Honolulu HI 96822
