So we officially bought our tickets this week! I just had an inkling to check the web before I headed to work, and the prices were lower then we had seen in awhile. So I called Bryan, told him, and we rushed to get everything in order to purchase... and we did. So the official itinerary is departing out of JFK on May 14 at 10:30pm and returning into JFK on August 14 at 8:35pm with both ways having a 4-5 hour layover in London. We are flying in and out of New York because it was A LOT less expensive... so my Nana is taking us up there and we're Greyhound-ing it back!
-Brittany
Friday, March 14, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Support Letter
Greetings from the Spitlers! We just wanted to drop a quick note letting everyone know the amazing things going on in our lives since we got married in October.
Brittany- I quit my job at Camp Kentahten, which sounds scary but was actually a great move. I wasn’t ready to commit to another summer of camp, wanting to spend that time with Bryan. I was actually without a job for awhile, but was then given the opportunity to work for a new company as a phone travel agent for Orbitz and Cheaptickets. It’s been a lot of fun and a great way to learn more about travel.
Bryan is in the process of finishing his last semester so he can graduate in May. He also is working for Orbtiz and Cheaptickets, which is a great job for him as well. Bryan is in the process of keeping up with school, work, and Spin 4.
Last March, Bryan went to Prague, Czech Republic through the communications department at Campbellsville University. While there he worked on video projects for the International Mission Board with the un-reached people group known as the Roma. This is a “gypsy” group found in areas of Europe, India, and Egypt. While in Prague, Bryan was offered an internship that would be in the form of a mission trip with a three-month commitment.
After a lot of prayer, thought, and consideration Bryan and I have decided to take the adventure of moving to Europe for the summer and seeing what we can do to help this small band of missionaries reach their country. Bryan will primarily be doing video work in the field and communicating with the Roma people. Brittany will be helping out where needed, but mostly with the women and children. She may also teach some basic Spanish classes.
We both are quite excited for this opportunity since mission work has been something large on our hearts for quite some time. We have been on many mission trips, even one together, however this time will be much longer and a more intense situation. Czech Republic in general has a lot of religious oppression and high levels of atheism. This will be a large obstacle to overcome.
On top of the life change we’ve experienced in getting married, we are now willing to take a large step. There is an opportunity in more of a long-term opportunity after the three month period. At this point, we are just taking the first step and then seeing where God will lead us once those three months are over; whether that’s into missions, back home to Cincinnati, or to a new city and adventure. We both would like to get into work associated with our schooling degrees, perhaps even onto master’s degrees, however are open to what God would have us do in this time of our life and marriage.
We are asking for support. In the form of guidance, prayer, advice, or any donations to cover getting and living in Prague since we cannot work over there. The housing has been provided already which is such a blessing, but we still need money to live off of as well as to help us get to Prague. Our hopes and the plan God has helped us devise to have anyone who would commit to helping monthly while we are gone as well as any one time donations to help. God has placed you in our lives and we’ll appreciate any help that is offered. Everyone has been such a support in past mission trips, school, and our recent marriage and for that we are ever grateful. If you are unable to financially assist, we just ask for any encouraging words and support you have to offer. This is going to be a new and challenging experience and we’re open to any suggestions for living internationally!
Thank you in advance for the support. Thank you for continuing to be a constant support in our lives, as individuals and now as a couple. We appreciate all your help and wisdom and assistance in following the opportunity God has opened for us.
Love and Prayers,
Brittany & Bryan
Brittany- I quit my job at Camp Kentahten, which sounds scary but was actually a great move. I wasn’t ready to commit to another summer of camp, wanting to spend that time with Bryan. I was actually without a job for awhile, but was then given the opportunity to work for a new company as a phone travel agent for Orbitz and Cheaptickets. It’s been a lot of fun and a great way to learn more about travel.
Bryan is in the process of finishing his last semester so he can graduate in May. He also is working for Orbtiz and Cheaptickets, which is a great job for him as well. Bryan is in the process of keeping up with school, work, and Spin 4.
Last March, Bryan went to Prague, Czech Republic through the communications department at Campbellsville University. While there he worked on video projects for the International Mission Board with the un-reached people group known as the Roma. This is a “gypsy” group found in areas of Europe, India, and Egypt. While in Prague, Bryan was offered an internship that would be in the form of a mission trip with a three-month commitment.
After a lot of prayer, thought, and consideration Bryan and I have decided to take the adventure of moving to Europe for the summer and seeing what we can do to help this small band of missionaries reach their country. Bryan will primarily be doing video work in the field and communicating with the Roma people. Brittany will be helping out where needed, but mostly with the women and children. She may also teach some basic Spanish classes.
We both are quite excited for this opportunity since mission work has been something large on our hearts for quite some time. We have been on many mission trips, even one together, however this time will be much longer and a more intense situation. Czech Republic in general has a lot of religious oppression and high levels of atheism. This will be a large obstacle to overcome.
On top of the life change we’ve experienced in getting married, we are now willing to take a large step. There is an opportunity in more of a long-term opportunity after the three month period. At this point, we are just taking the first step and then seeing where God will lead us once those three months are over; whether that’s into missions, back home to Cincinnati, or to a new city and adventure. We both would like to get into work associated with our schooling degrees, perhaps even onto master’s degrees, however are open to what God would have us do in this time of our life and marriage.
We are asking for support. In the form of guidance, prayer, advice, or any donations to cover getting and living in Prague since we cannot work over there. The housing has been provided already which is such a blessing, but we still need money to live off of as well as to help us get to Prague. Our hopes and the plan God has helped us devise to have anyone who would commit to helping monthly while we are gone as well as any one time donations to help. God has placed you in our lives and we’ll appreciate any help that is offered. Everyone has been such a support in past mission trips, school, and our recent marriage and for that we are ever grateful. If you are unable to financially assist, we just ask for any encouraging words and support you have to offer. This is going to be a new and challenging experience and we’re open to any suggestions for living internationally!
Thank you in advance for the support. Thank you for continuing to be a constant support in our lives, as individuals and now as a couple. We appreciate all your help and wisdom and assistance in following the opportunity God has opened for us.
Love and Prayers,
Brittany & Bryan
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Decision 2008
A new blog, a new day, and a new page in our wonderful book of life together. We're planning on leaving for Prague in May 2008 and have created this blog to hopefully keep everyone updated while we're planning as well as while we're gone. For those of you who don't know... Bryan was offered an internship in Prague, Czech Republic and we have decided to move forward with that opportunity this summer. Although I know few details, I will keep things posted as we go along. Get excited!
-Brittany
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