On Wednesday morning, my 9:30 AM bus got to my stop and I reached in to my back pocket for my bus pass to find it was no longer there. I started going over all the negative things about my bus driving away. “I’m going to be late to work, I’ve lost my bus pass, I walked 10 minutes with my duffel bag full of laundry to this bus stop,” and the list goes on. This negativity began to take …
It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog and thats partially due to the fact that it’s difficult for me to explain everything I’ve learned and encountered while being in Atlanta these past 3 1/2 months. This morning on my way to work, however, it hit me. I was waiting at my last bus stop when a woman I had never seen before walked up to me and asked if I had any money. My instant reply was “no …
SO I wanted to blog about my life at the Stewart Center thus far with these amazing kids. It seems like each day I get more excited to see their faces and anticipate their hugs. However, I won’t hide the fact that it isn’t always easy or pleasant. Or that I’m completely worn out at the end of the day. There are times when I begin getting impatient and frustrated with the kids, with the parents, with life style choices, …
Last Sunday we went to our friend, Tony’s, music concert at his church and we were able to hear some amazingly talented people sing and play instruments. Funny thing is, we got lost on the way there. We always seem to have people telling us (in almost every neighborhood we got to) be careful, stay safe, or this isn’t the best place for you to be; however, they don’t know where we call home here in Atlanta, ha Anyway, we …
Well, it’s been a month since I’ve moved to Atlanta! Time has definitely flown by for me. I decided I should probably give you all an idea of what my week looks like because I’m sure some of you are wondering a bit. SO here it goes… from Monday to Thursday we wake up at 5:30 AM as a team to do devotions. Early, right? Tell me about it. BUT it definitely jump starts our day haha. Then some people …
As I’m sitting here contemplating what to write to everyone about my experience here so far, all I can think about are the ways I’ve seen Jesus in our neighborhood. Our very first day here, we went on a walk to explore our new home. After walking for a few minutes, we stumbled upon a yard sale and three people sitting outside. We were welcomed with smiling faces and excitement after explaining that “no, we aren’t here for a concert… …
I’ve neglected my blog but wanted everyone to know that I’ve made it to Atlanta, Georgia… my new home for the next year. The goodbyes have been hard, like i expected, but I also know that God’s plan is so perfect. He showed me this verse (one of my favorites) as I’ve been struggling with my goodbyes … “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all your ways ackowledge Him …
HI! For all who don’t already know, instead of attending grad school next year, I will be living in an inner city, and I am pumped to find out which city I will be serving in on November 24th! This coming September, I’ll begin living with other people in an urban community, building new relationships and doing a lot of community service. Most importantly, I will be drawing closer to God by sharing His love with those around me. Although …
