como estas?

Hey everyone, I'm John Rhoda. I am originally from California, the Easy bay of San Fransisco specifically.  I am currently in Boise, ID attending Boise State University, just about done with my 4th year (but coming back for a victory lap next year).  Horay for super seniors!

I'll be getting out of here next year with a BS in Construction Management.  Frankly, I'm not too sure what I want to do with that yet.  I've had a job with a big engineering and civil construction company since last June, and I'll be returning to them in August.  I do not know if that is were I am supposed to be, or if the mission field is where God is calling me.  Hopefully, this summer can help give me some affirmation of which choice to make. 

Speaking of missions, I've done a number of short term ones (mostly for spring breaks) and honestly cannot be more excited for this summer.  One thing I look forward to is seeing the mission field for a longer period of time.  I have had the pleasure of going to the DR 4 times, twice to Jarabacoa, and twice to Monte Plata.

I am excited to be back there for so many reasons.  One of the best things is that you'll feel related to everyone, its like having 50 direct relatives  at one site.  I'm really looking forward to sports with Dominican kids (even though they will be far better than me, I might be able to keep up with the 7-8 year olds).  I'm looking forward to Dominican rice and beans, because I have been trying for years to make it here in the states, but its never quite the same.  Lastly, I'm looking forward to being in a 'thin place', somewhere where the physical world and the spiritual world are not that far apart.  The most apparent way that I have seen this is daily faith, having faith that God will provide you what you need, even when you cannot see where you're going to get money for food next week.  That daily faith is something very rare to find in the States.

I look forward to getting to know you all, message me if you have any questions, or just want to know about the DR from my perspective.  I hope that school is treating everyone alright, and I pray that summer comes sooner than later.

IH,
John