June 13, 07

Today we did evangelism on the strip- starting conversations with a "belief survey," and with a really big wooden cross that we took turns carrying. It was cool, but sometimes sad. I talked to a lady that said that if God was reall and loving, she didn't want him to be her best friend because it would be "Too close" and she didn't want to face all her faults. So hopeless....

Anyways, sorry for that slightly sad note ending.... I asked some of the guys in the office for some “happy things”, and this is what they came up with: "a child blowing bubbles in a forest." Yeah- and this is what I get to deal with on a daily basis!! Lol…

Oh another happy note: I spent three hours tonight in the hot outside heat, catching up on my journaling and talking to God. I was really hot and wiped when I was done, but it was totally worth it! :)

June 10, 07

uummm.... I can't really think of anything to say. My hand hurts- my blister's still there... and I used my hand (including that burned fingertip) to play the guitar for over 4 hours today! Kevin and I had to practice for worship, and it took FOREVER because he's ADD and has a hard time focusing on the task... Thank you for grace, Lord- I need all of it I can get!!
So basically, my hand hurts and I've been fighting off bad moods today... but God is GOOOD

Sorry this is such a boring update!

Watch out! LeAnna's in Vegas!

Hello Familia!
HOOORAYYY!!! I'm in Vegas now, and I've survived the first week! The spiritual climate here is really heavy- but it's not just a "heavy" heavy- it's a heaviness that sticks to you- that tries to infiltrate every fiber of your being... I don't usually have the gift of discernment, but when I flew into the airport here, it was all I could do to keep my prayers under my breath and not start shouting prayers of intercession for myself and this city that the enemy has such a hold on. Definitely an interesting "welcome"! Inside the airport, I got a friendlier one, though... and I'm not talking about all the porn (soft and non) shouting at me pictorally. Three of my fellow Mission Adventure leadership team members were there to meet me. Kevin- the main leader (who's absolutely cooky and has sweet taste in music), Kati - who's from Finland, and a TON of fun, and then Richard- from Sussex, England. He's an interesting guy- lots of tattooes, smokes, gambles- pretty sweet, actually. Later on, Laura from Colorado joined us- spunky and reallllly goofy... she adds a lot of spice to the group... then JD arrived- self-proclaimed "spiritual person" with an amazingly awesome moustachio :) He's from Oklahoma!So with all our group together, we've done a few bonding things over the past few days- pool time, walking around, movie, morning meetings, "get to know you" games, and shopping! I'm excited for the summer... things aren't crazy yet because kids haven't arrived... but when they do, I'm hoping I don't go mad!!! :)

Love you all - thank you sooooo much for your prayers! God Bless!
-LeAnna

ps. if you want to mail me something, I would LOVE to get it!!! My mailing address here is:

LeAnna Kaiser

1348 Pawnee Drive

Las Vegas, NV 89169

Laura, Kati, and I goofing off! :)

June 8, 07

Today it's been hot. Me and the other girls went up to the roof to "tan" lol... we got bored, but had a nice time laughing and talking about body fat together!! Definitely good female bonding time.

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it before, but there’s a huge shopping mall just straight across the parking lot. In fact, a guy got shot and killed just a few years ago…. It’s super-ghettolicios!! lol

Anyhow, the DTS is having their official graduation tonight- we are going to it tonight at some friends' house where they have a pool! Yippee!! It will be fun to hang out and swim in a place where I know everyone instead of a weirdo pool with weirdo people :)

Today I was cooking again... and we had a accident... I burned my hand taking cookies out of the oven, and now I have a big blister on my finger :(((((

June 7, 07

Today it was really, really hot inside. The air conditioner is having issues. We spent a long time sorting through boxes and boxes of stuff that each kid gets when they come to MA- journal, t-shirt, pencil, lunchbox.... it took FOREVER! And in the hot weather, we were all pouring sweat... but it was a good feeling of accomplishment when we finished! Also, it felt MASSIVELY good to take a shower afterwards :) lol.

This evening, we went to college group/bible study in a few minutes where the returning DTSers spoke on their trip. It was hard not to fall asleep during the meeting on my fluffy bean bag :) Afterwards, though, I got my second wake and we went to Taco Bell- where Richard fell in love with Baha Mt. Dew (lol- he’s quickly getting addicted)! Then we came home and were completely exhausted… but it was a good night.

June 6, 07

Today is the first in a streak of non-hot days... the highest possible prediction is hi 70s, low 80s! And it will be like that for a few days! Wow!

It's a good thing I have paperwork skills, as I haven't heard anyone else on our MA staff team say they are good at it. So, I'm glad to offer my time... plus, I must say it is a bit comforting to see stuff on paper, as our leader hasn't really told us anything yet.

Today I made lunch - it turned out yummy!! :)

Tonight we’re going to the strip (main casino area) to hand out with the DTS that just got back… well, not really to just hang out with them, but hopefully it should be fun.

The last of our staff team is coming tonight- J.D. from Oklahoma! Yay~ I'm so glad we will finally be complete! :)

June 5, 07

Today the weather isn't super hot... inside it's about 80ish... and I'm cold! lol. Sad, but true! I actually wore a sweater around the house!!

I've spent most of the day on the computer doing work for Kevin (MA leader) and helping with paperwork. Yippee! (not) my brain was seriously fried, but he bought me a 32 oz pop to say thank you (lol- the brit on my team got a 64 oz- he was in total awe... and he's still working on it about 6 hours later! lol). I miss England! :)