So I apologize for being so delayed at writing my next update on here. I know I said I would write once a week but realistically it is looking like it will be closer to once a month! I just got back from Ireland where I spent 4 days touring Dublin and seeing the sights. School is on break this week for half-term which they have about every month and a half because they go year round. The days off were much needed as I finally have recovered from the bladder infection that I could not shake for about a month. I have been staying in bed mostly everyday since returning from Dublin so that I will be fully rejuvenated to go back to school tomorrow! I actually miss my little kiddos and am ready to see them again =]
The weather here is not much different from Washington but because I don't have a car and I walk everywhere it seems so much colder! I was not prepared for this and was so very very blessed to have a wonderful lady from Lake City send me 2 sets of scarves, hats, and gloves. My mom is still collecting more and preparing to send me a big package filled with them!!
I have found a church here called All Souls that I absolutely love. I spent the first 2 months here trying out different churches and many of them were great but not the one I was looking for. The first Sunday I attended All Souls I had this overwhelming feeling that God was saying this was to be my home for the next year! They also have this amazing student group that meets every Wednesday for dinner and Bible Study and encouragement! We have begun studying the book of Exodus and are going to plunge through it over this next year, I can't wait! I have already connected to many people there and also found an older church member to meet with a couple times a month and read the Bible together which is soo fascinating to me! I would love to bring this idea back to Lake City college group next year =]
I have heard here and there about some people planning on visiting me from Washington this year and that really keeps my spirits high as sometimes it can feel like I'm out here alone. I had no idea this year was going to be so challenging and really force me to realize how much I have to rely on God. I have began my own personal devotional to spend the year doing as well, along with a devotional starting between me and my housemates. I am really getting lots of love from Jesus over here and I am so excited to continue listening for His plans for me! Jeremiah is what I am studying right now and I have began memorizing some verses and writing them around my rooms to constantly remind me that I am no skilled to understand what God has willed and planned for me! It is all up to Him! Jeremiah 29:11
Ok well I would love to hear from you guys and see what's going on back at home as well because it makes me feel like I'm still there in spirit!!
Loving and missing you Washingtonians!!!
Cheers! =]
I love reading your updates on here! I'm so happy you have a church you love over there sis! Just remember when you feel lonely that you are never really alone. God will always comfort and take care of you if you call on Him, and myself and so many others are with you in your heart, thinking about you and loving you every single day..
ReplyDeleteYou are so strong for doing that personal devotional that really challenges you and forces you to face things that are so terrifying from the past. Remember that you are moving forward every single day, and that it's never a race, and it takes time to heal from every hurt. time is our enemy sometimes, but hopefully the knowledge that time heals is also somewhat comforting.
I am so proud of you for all you have done in your life and all you are doing! You're changing lives every single day and that is such an amazing opportunity that you have, and the fact that you took it regardless of the fear that comes along with it shows so much about your character!
Remember how loved you are, and how absolutely amazing I know you to be, and embrace the changes, knowing you are going to be that much stronger in the end. The end justifies the means, in this case, so keep that in mind.
You are so beautiful and I love you with all my heart, bye for now, xoxoxoxo