random times

So, I ended up singing at a nursing home today to help out my dad. It was definitely not planned! It was actually alot of fun though - the residents that came were very sweet - and lively amazingly enough. (this has not always been the case when i have sung at nursing homes before). It was really good minister to them and encourage them -and be encouraged too. They reminded me how important it is to really thank God just for getting me up in the morning. I don't always think of that. God is amazing in how He can work in even the small things!

Deutschland Bound....

So, it is now certain that I am going to Germany - that is a crazy thought and I am still getting used to the idea. I have much to figure out as far as what I need to do to prepare for leaving and many support letters to write and send. It feels like so many big things have been happening lately it can be difficult to take it all in at one time. I pray that I will be able to raise the support to be able to make it to Germany to work at Black Forest Academy as an RA by August. It is all up to my God and Father who has gotten me this far - and will take me even further because He is Faithful.

On another note I am so thankful for my lovely Caffe Portofino - it has a way of bringing people together! I now got 2 more of my friends hooked :). Yay - praise God for good friendships.

would you like milk in your coffee?

So, I am now an official Starbucks Barista - aren't you all excited? I start in April - it will be good to have some extra money to save. It will make life busier but I think I will survive. I have time to figure things out b/f hand so that is good. What an exciting month it has been so far. We'll see what happens next! :)

sleepy but happy

I am a very sleepy girl right now - but it was worth staying up til 3 am last night with my dearest - worth every minute. He is gone now and back in the Midwest (or as he says, the greather lakes region) but remnants remain reminding me of him. It is nice to know there is a future - who knows where God will take us. It has been an adventure and it will continue to be - but I'm excited to discover what will be next. Thank you God for your guidance and love and lots of good conversations!!

the amazingness of God

So, we have a wonderful God - if you didn't know that already. I'm so thankful that He loves me even when I have little fits over the stupidest things. I love seeing how he provides and reveals exciting things. This week has been one of those weeks. Monday I found out my dear friend from high school had her first baby - a little 9lb 5oz boy named Seth - and I was free so I could go see him with my sister. I got to talk to a friend I haven't talked to in months - she's going through a rough time but I was able to be an encouragement. It was also wonderful to talk to Bethany- such an encouragement - hope you all feel better soon! Tuesday was decent - I was encouraged to find out what I did for the background check thing was fine and that I could schedule an interview right away - for tonight! :) I love the girl who is my contact - she is awesome. I was reminded of the importance of strong friendships that are centered around God last night - Bekah is my David :). Today I have my interview, my one-on-one goes to level 2 tomorrow finally, and I found out the girl I write to who is in prison, is now out but still wants to write to me! I also heard from a lady who works at BFA today who people at Bek's church know. God is just a great God and I know he loves me and will provide. I even had the chance to talk about God and how he works in my life today at work - praise the Lord. Thank you Lord. Oh and side note - 2 more days of waiting until Jonathan is here! PTL!