Since being home from Project, the thing that has taken the most getting used to for me, is not having the community of 45 athletes and friends running around the house. Don't get me wrong, I love hanging with my family, but it's just not been the same. I miss my project family, and honestly, I'm a little bored without having ministry stuff planned every night.
Luckily, God always knows exactly what we need and He's blessed me with a great week! Even though adjusting has still been a little rough, getting to begin building community and step back into life here has been a lot of fun.
Tuesday I met up with Gina to go to the Brewers' game......unfortunately, the game was terrible, but getting to see Gina was great!!! The more friends from school I see, the more I am actually getting excited to start up classes again.
Wednesday I got to have coffee at Krista's with Miss Valerie Schultz :) It was a lot of fun to have a coffee date again, they were like an everyday essential in Colorado, but have been few and far between since. Honestly, if coffee dates (or your own unique social outing) aren't a regular part of your week, you should definitely consider them. It's so nice to sit and connect with a friend one-on-one and just talk about life, what you can see God doing (or wish you would see Him doing), even what your struggling with. The more I grow with Christ, the more I know I need to be surrounded and supported by others in order to fully experience Him.
Thursday I filled up a day running around in Madison, and ended it with seeing the movie (500) Days of Summer with Jillian (making this the first time in well over a year I got to see my new roomie) Great movie, I suggest it to anyone looking for a laugh and a cute story.
And today, I got to sell Threads of Hope bracelets all day with Mom at the Critical Mass concert at Paquette Park. I love selling Threads!!!! I have such a heart for that ministry, it makes me so happy to see people getting excited to help families an ocean away!!! Every time I talk about the Threads story, I am reminded about God's sovereignty and control. Although these are attributes I have had trouble comprehending and understanding this summer, when I see how God has worked His perfect timing in this organization, I am encouraged!
So yeah, God is good, imagine that.....
PS I also heard a bunch of sweet new bands at Critical Mass, here are links to a couple of my favorites and also a link for more information on Threads of Hope:
www.threadsofhope.com.ph
www.myspace.com/Loftland
www.brightlightparade.com
PPS As I have been talking with my friends from Project and living life myself, it is apparent the Satan is working hard to get in the way of and mess up some of the amazingness that has taken place this summer. If you wouldn't mind praying for strength and discernment and courage for all of us as we continue moving forward to school, I would love that!
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