Just Give It Time

A phrase I use to keep reminding myself that something good's gonna happen. I just gotta be patient and know that the Lord is in control. But praise Him! I just got hired with Fit Kids America to be a soccer coach, and possibly a basketball coach. It's only something I would be doing 4 or 5 hours a week, but it's definitely a start. It'll bring some money in for rent and hopefully gas, and then I can find something else for the rest of the time. I called Starbucks today, but they haven't gone through all the applications yet and told me to call back next week. So I will. Even though it's definitely a college student type job, it'd be something I could do on the side for a while, it'd bring some extra money in for food, and I'd be getting free coffee on the side ;) always a plus!

I'm basically getting kicked in the butt by God right now. He's definitely putting my faith to test, and I'm kinda scared to think of how I'd be graded if it was anything like school. I'm definitely trying, and I'm applying to places, calling people, spending my money wisely (on necessities like food, gas, and rent) and not doing anything stupid. I've been doing my schoolwork and stuff for my internship, but now it's all in the Lord's hands. If he wants me to be broke and have to move into a motor home in Ramona for a while, well, I'm sure it'd be good for me. Maybe get my life into perspective? It'd be interesting that's for sure, so I'm just trusting that He will provide in due time, and as stressful and scary as it is, it's a lesson that I feel like I will always have to relearn, or always be in the process of living.

I'm still hoping to go to Thailand in December. I have to raise another $ 2,000 in order to go, so that's another thing that I've put into the Lord's hands. I've done my part - sent out letters and emails - so now I rely on people to be generous and give what they can. Honestly, if I could, I'd pay for it myself. That's how much I really want to go. After going last time with the expectation of being able to help the Karen and teach them something, I realize that it's more of a learning experience for ME. And it's another step of faith....just one of those things every Christian needs.

Reunited with a good friend :) SARAH!

That's life summed up through the eyes of a banana munchkin.