"Wine is Constant Proof that God Loves Us"

"Wine is Constant Proof that God Loves Us"

This a little quote on my new S.C family refrigerator. For those of you who do not know things have drastically changed since my last post about moving. The people who I was house sitting for came home and told me they did not want me to leave. They wanted me to stay and become a part of their family. Now, I have my very own Nana and Papa in S.C. The greatest commandment is to love, but when love comes into our lives we are hit like a ton of bricks. For an entire week I was in shock at their willingness to just love me and make me a part of their home. What a delight they have been to my heart!

The little refrigerator quote kept popping into my head during this week. My mind then moved to all the things that God has done to remind me that He loves me. We are not to base our lives off of the circumstances, yet God uses the circumstances to further understand how deeply He loves us. When the Israelites kept screwing up God would then have to constantly remind them of the circumstances he brought them from and all the works of His hand. God never changes and I am so thankful for all the constant proof in my life that He loves me.

Freedom

I am truly overwhelmed by all that God is doing and has done in my life the past six months. I have tried to pen all of this on paper or words but the words are indescribable. I am not the same person I was when I left Kansas. I am free! I do know I will fall daily and I will forget my freedom. Yet, God is always there to lovingly remind me that I am His.

Moving Update - Prayer Request

The one thing I have learned for certain is that with Christ life truly is an adventure. In less then 19 days I was supposed to move into a little apartment on my own. I was excited for this endeavorer and as of right now that is still going to happen. The place has three downfalls which slowly started to sink into my brain:

#1 My budget would be really stretched with the rent.

#2 I would be living by myself, I am tired of living by myself I love people.

#3 The area of town is not the greatest and I don't have a peace about being there.

So, what I have learned to do is simply pray and then wait....

Well, last month I got an email from a friend about a little place at Clemson University with a bunch of Christian Girls. I ignored the email because I was still in the midst of the idea of having my own little place. Soon, however the email kept coming to my mind. So, I contacted my friend to get more information thinking that everything was already lined out and no place was available.

Today I received a reply with the girls contact information saying I could move in as soon as possible if needed. That was quite the surprise for me. I am going to call the girl today. The only problem is that the place is in Clemson which is about a 20 minute drive. However, I really do believe for a least a time the commute could be worth it. My three factors that concerned me most would be solved including the budget. Please pray for me in the midst of these decisions and possible changes.

Let the Valentine's Day Adventures Begin

I love the imagination of children. Their minds seem to thrive even more around the time of Valentine's Day. They want the very best for me and dream that I have a handsome secret love out there somewhere in the world just waiting for the opportunity to bring me treats. Today I got a box of chocolates in the mail for Valentine's Day. They were from my sister and quite grand. In reaction to this treat one of my students proceeded to say, "well we are waiting for you to get a ring in the mail from a man we do not even know named "Ben" (Like Ben and Jerry)." He was joking but to be honest there was a little truth to what he was saying. All of the precious twelve where bright eyed in agreement.

Now for the average single women teacher in the world these comments can just be depressing and annoying. Praise God I am not average. Instead I laugh and quickly reel them back in. Then for a little while my heart swells. To them I am Cinderella awaiting my handsome prince. My students want the very best for me and of course they want to be a part of a fairytale. I think this Valentine's week is going to be a fun week for us all.

Did I forget to mention the chocolate graham cracker heart I received yesterday as a surprise? I was at the church potluck and a handsome prince placed this treat at my seat before I arrived. I was quite taken a back and so were the other princesses at the table. The prince of course was very suave and gracious. Especially for an 8 year old. My students got a kick out of that story especially since some of them where there. They agreed though that my prince should be a little older than 8.

On the Fourth day of sickness....

... I am starting to go stir crazy. I don't know about y'all but I do not stay in a house well sick. I don't feel like the energy to do anything but I am bored out of my mind. I do hope I can get back to normal soon. Parents have been sweet to text me and see how I am. Yet, I am still going stir crazy. All I have to show for this week is probably a couple of pounds gained along with an addiction to General Hospital.