Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

EGYPT!!
Well I've gone and I've returned from the land of pyramids, desert and mummies. Fortunately, I only saw the firsts two and no mummies at all. I should think mummies wouldn't smell too pleasant. Anyway, I had a great time. It was awesome being able to spend twelve days with eight people that I get along with so well. Talk about a bonding experience. Even today, now that we're back, we're still close. We were all piled on one big arm chair today getting caught up even though we've only been back for three days! We spent most of our time with the sweetest, cutest little Sudanese kids, teaching them English, doing crafts and playing games. I wanted to bring them home with me!

We also spent a lot of time visiting Sudanese church plants and it was incredible to worship with these people. A few months before heading off to Egypt, I was at a Beggar's Feast--a worship night put on by my school-- and we were singing, "Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom," and it had really struck me and stuck with me as I prepared for Egypt. In Egypt, it is illegal for Muslims to convert and I guess it had struck me that without Christ they don't have freedom, so the contrast between the Sudanese, who despite being aliens in a foreign country where they're discriminated against, and yet they're so full of joy and faith and freedom, and the Egyptians who work so hard to please Allah, although it's a futile road, was striking. So it was amazing to worship with these people, who could step out of their pain and suffering and rejoice with every part of their being was incredible, and I hope that even the smallest bit of their faith and passion rubbed off on me.

And so, since I have two midterms tomorrow, I've gotta split! Please feed Garfunkle on your way out! Thanks!