It’s hard to know where to begin. I want you to understand each and every step of this whole transition but deep down know that is impossible. I guess I’m kicking myself for not having written earlier because there is so much to tell. When I wait for the bus usually I think about what I would write in my blog, which is sort of weird but there are just things that I think may be relevant to share.
Well, the trip out here was awesome. It was hard starting out with all the goodbyes. I’ve never been a fan of those things. But I praise God for that because I’m glad that I’ve had the chance to love others so deeply and love a place so much that it makes it hard to leave it.
The drive out here was great. I was blessed enough where I would get to stare for 10 hours a day rather than drive. I actually didn’t drive until the last 3 hours of the whole trip, not that I didn’t offer, because I did. I thought a lot. Had good conversation. Sang. Slept. Stared. It was a good trip.
I guess if I had to pick a favorite part… well, that’s nearly impossible but I pick a time that was one of the greatest memories. It was while we were in Idaho with the Carpenter family. It was such a blessing to spend the 4th with them. Idaho was just fantastic in general but it was a great 4th of July.
Well, I started work on the 10th. Its been a difficult transition into this store. The number of people that I encounter is far beyond Winona and even the holiday busyness. It’s insane. So that first week of work was rough. I’ve been staying at a friend’s house in Greenlake while the rest of the group was in Gig Harbor. I was just conquering a lot in such a short time. Starting to ride the bus; starting a new job. Moving to a new place. I was incredibly overwhelmed. I’m starting to adjust which is good but I also don’t want to get stuck in a rut of mundane. It also helps that we (the girls) now have our own house.
The house is in Bitterlake, which is still in Seattle. It’s in between Northgate and Shoreline, if you care to look at a map. The house is spacious and big. With a deck, a porch just outside my room… 3.5 bathrooms. It works out very nicely. I’ve just spent the last few days setting up my room. Maybe a few days and a few more $, I’ll be golden.
God is so good. I’m actually kind of tearing up as I think about it. I’m so thankful that I’m not in this alone. I have not been abandoned. Even as I sit looking at job postings, I keep reminding myself that God is on my side who can be against me.
Pray for me. That God would provide for my path. Pray that God would provide employment that will allow me to work Monday through Friday instead of this weird schedule. Pray so hard! Please. I so desperately want a better schedule.
Pray for our Team. The Z’s are getting ready for baby. The Carps are waiting for house signing. The guys and ladies are looking for jobs/ going to interviews. The Campbells are driving across the country. SO much is happening! Its all happening! This is real and this is awesome.
Please Pray!
