Everybody Else is Doing It

There has been an outline for this update in my notebook for at least a week. Actually, 6 days.  In any case, it was a thought process long before it even made it to my notebook.  So here I am, and here you are, and we’re about to have story time.  I’ll wait right here if you want to go make us some tea.

Ready?

Okay, so all my friends started writing their monthly updates, and I was like, “Well, I try to update a couple times a month, but I’m definitely due...what do I even say?”  It took me a while, but like I said, I made an outline, and for sure number one is blessings.  I cannot begin to describe how floored I am at how God continues to provide for my needs daily.  

I’ve been stressed about food and finances coming into this semester. What can I afford, what is my weekly budget, how do I live on $18 a week and remain healthy?  But man! does God provide! We’re talking a random gift of $100 specifically for groceries within the first week of school.  Now the past two weekends, a local farmer has been dropping spare produce off FOR FREE. And my roommate is working at a farm where she is not only allowed to bring produce home, but they’re sending stuff home with her specifically for me.  God is GOOD, my friends!

Point number two: Emanate.  Students from my school had the opportunity to spend the weekend at a training center for missionaries up in Canada.  We spent our time in their “jungle camp,” living in homes made from materials similar to those a missionary in a bush location might have to build.  The first day, we sat in sessions that laid out the experience of learning new language and culture.  On our second day, we were challenged to consider the cost of missions, and to consider the cost worth it.  

And that’s about it!  You and me, same time next week? I’ll bring the snacks to make it easier on you.

Bye for now :) 

This spider was straight up posing with the sun at Emanate. He deserved a feature on the blog.