Hey, blog folk!
Well I am officially in Utah :-). CRAY. ZAY.
It has been quite the last two weeks. Full of process, transition, newness, and a whole bushel of change. Here's the gist:
- Moved here on the 2nd. When I first arrived, I was completely overwhelmed that my life changed utterly overnight. In addition to all of my unprocessed emotion from leaving C3, work, and friends in the desert, I was pretty on edge emotionally for the next few days.
- I stayed with newfound friends through amazing provision from The Lord for the first two day. Then on the 4th, I moved to where I am currently staying: a house built in 1908 with a family of 8 (Cory, Becky Jo and their 6 little girls). Settling into a place is helpful for any transition, especially when that place is with great friends. My heart began to calm, yet my joy was still under attack.
- On the 5th I had a job interview at SwimKids, an organization that teaches young children how to swim. Though the interview went very well, I was very concerned with working with kids again when I was still so exhausted from my previous job. The next day, the owner called me to talk about how the interview went. Through encouragement from The Lord and friends, I shared my concerns with her and, praise Him, they could not have fallen on a more gracious ear. She was more than understanding and after talking with her about splitting my time between the office and the pool, I felt confident to accept the job! My heart felt more at ease, and wondered at the Lord's provision again, yet I still remained without joy.
- Days progressed and it became more and more clear that this was/is the land The Lord has brought me to. As I've connected with other believers in the area and spent time with friends, sharing our hearts in fellowship, my heart has leaped from sparks of joy and excitement that I believe The Lord desires to ignite in a long lasting way. But what has really settled my heart?...
- Where I'm sitting right now, where The Lord has met me. I'm in this cafe, seated at the counter, facing the window. I've just had a scrumptious lunch and am looking out at the snowcovered ground, trees, and mountains. I am in love with this space in the world The Lord has given me; even if its just for the next hour or so. I know that no matter where I go in life, the Lord's place for me is right here. Not in this cafe, not in this town, or even on this earth. But here, with Him. My heart beating with His, rejoicing in where He has brought me, what He has given me, and who He is.
So here I am! Here I am, indeed. I'm excited to see what The Lord has in store and I am certainly enjoying the glorious "getting there".
More updates to come soon!
