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random confessions from a pretty random two weeks

So I have moved.  I started a new job.  I took off a few days for some spring break action.  Here are my random confessions from the past few weeks:

The last time I shut the door to my house I cried like a baby.  

I got over it when they handed me the check the next day. 

I realized how much I loved my home and how much I am glad I am done with it.

I am basically homeless and am enjoying it. 

I feel completely over my head in my new job.  But am looking forward to the to do list and checking it off. 

I got to hold a 2 day old baby for hours and loved it. 

I got to see my sweet friend Torie (who just had a 2 day old baby).

After I left Tories I pondered my single, almost homeless, no children of my own life.  And was a little sad.  But grateful for this time God has me in. 

I found myself trying to orchestrate circumstances last week that I had no business orchestrating.  ( I need to leave my love life to the LORD and keep my hands off because I am TERRIBLE at it)

I have seen God's word alive in my daily life but have a definite scripture deficit in my world.  (I need more of God's word)

I love my friends and wish they could be closer- or at least in the same space all at the same time.  And I wonder how selfish it is that Jesus could go ahead and come back so we could be in heaven BUT there are tons of people who still need to hear the message of Christ.  

I have seen kindness and grace in others and see how it is lacking in my life.  

I am grateful to see and learn new lessons daily.  

I am grateful I am HIS. 

random confessions done.  Hope your monday was good.  

going a different direction

So, nothing super spiritual here...sort of, just some thoughts:

My house is pretty empty...you know the echoing sound that signals an empty house full of possiblities and ready to be lived in?  Well it is strange because I know I am leaving it.  Never done that before.  Left apartments and dorm rooms and such but never a "house".  It is sort of sad.  I just wish the rest could magically move on Thursday :)  I hope the next people enjoy my house as much as I did and still do.  I love it.  But I am leaving it- sort of fond farewell.  Sad to leave my porch swing and home made swing in the oak tree.   I ramble...

Tonight at my small group we are again talking about Ephesians and we came to one of my favorite parts- the second part of chapter 3.  And the word "immeasurably" was there... God has a better plan than often I even know to ask for.  I am glad.  Because my plans are often too small.  Saying "yes" then finding out what the plan is often is better than asking for the plan you want and God saying "yes" to it.  He IS the Creator of the Universe so OF COURSE He knows what He is doing. 

I am going to be off bloggy world for probably a week or so to get moved and settled and starting a job and going out of town.... so we will be in touch later.  

Peace to you and look for the "immeasurably" in your life today.  Sometimes it looks like an empty house but really it is a new opportunity to go somewhere else... 

Neighbors in Need

I received this information from Lisa Pierce about local tornado damage.  Please let people know there are many folks nearby in need. 

We attended a meeting sponsored by the Lee County Red Cross and Emergency
Management Association today and received information about ways we can help
with victims of Saturday's tornado.

1) We are still doing debris cleanup. If you have anyone wishing to help
with this, they can email me at this address. This Saturday we will be
meeting at Trinity UMC in Opelika at 8:00 AM. Work gloves and good shoes are
a must. People can just let us know and we will get them plugged in. I know
the mission yard sale is going on during this time. We have two weeks of
Spring Break teams that people can plug into with us. Some will be going to
Salem now. Evidently there is still lots of debris and three families have
yet to get into their homes...so good chain saws and experience helpful.

2) The people in the Salem community need personal hygiene items. It would
be great if your group would do a drive for these items. Once collected,
you can take them to the East Alabama Food Bank. Just put a note on the
items and give to "Donna". Attached is a list of the needed supplies

email lisa at lisa@arm-al.org

 Download Personal Items Drive and wish list

 

my days are numbered

For the sake of keeping you faithful bloggy types updated...

My house sale is going through.  Termite guy comes tomorrow.  Closing is the 13th at 3pm :)

I am packing and sorting and getting ready for the missions yard sale Saturday 6:30-11am.  Bring your stuff Thurs/Fri and come buy stuff!

I got a new job.  I will be the admissions coordinator for the former Care Center of Opelika, now Arbor Springs.  I will be starting the same day my house closes... so much for keeping change and the associated stress down to a minimum. 

So sadly my days at the Chick are numbered.  And I am kind of sad.  I will miss hearing "Jesus Messiah" at 6am every morning.  I will miss making fun of some of my coworkers.  I will miss the free lunch. oh glad I kept some of those coupons I had before I started working there! :) I will miss bugging Spencer during the lunch rush.  Maybe I will work on a Saturday sometime just to keep up my skillz....hmmmm

God is amazing.  His plans are perfect.  He knows what He is doing.  In case you ever doubt it, just come see me.  I got stories.  And some scripture.  Astounded is where I am.