In this report on the Middle East project, Sara uses the word "chuffed." I have no idea what that means. Could one of you Brits help out a poor American who can't speak English, and give me a definition of "chuffed?" Thanks.
We've been here a week now, having great cultural training in the mornings, and in the afternoons going to the University to chat with students. We have found students to be really friendly and willing to chat, and have arranged some follow-up meetings.
This is something Sara wrote after this week:
"I have been praying that I would be more led by the Holy Spirit and didn't even know what this might look like. Whilst on campus though a girl sat behind us who I wanted to include in our conversation. I tried to think of every reason not to, and then thought maybe this is the spirit leading, making what I had joked about being a “divine appointment.” So I thought what's the worst that could happen?”
I went over and said my friend and I have been talking about hope, God and having faith. You don't have to, but can I ask what you think about those things? She said yes, even though she had piles of paper in front of her and was clearly studying. Her name was Clare. She was so lovely and we really got on, she had been to England and had studied in York! (my home town)!! I found out she was married and 6 months pregnant, you couldn't tell. So I took another scary step and asked her if I could pray for her baby, I did and she was really chuffed. It came time for us to go so I suggested she come to along to the BBQ we were having on the beach and she said, “well why don't you and your friends come to mine for tea.” We swapped numbers and Sam and I are now going on Thursday for tea.
The next day, I went onto campus where we did Soularium. I love the attitude that sharing my faith is not a production line, there is simply no pressure and God will bump you into someone, you just need to relax!
Please note that the names of those we have met have been changed for the purpose of this message.
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