well, as many of you know, i was very set on my plan of returning home then finishing my next and last semester in Murrieta. That is until Jordan (the director at CCBC Seattle) informed me of his mother Cathy's intention of making me her intern next semester. The second i heard the offer i knew God was up to something. it was right before Crew (which is the Sunday night service for College age kids) and i prayed right through the service and into the night. i knew God was telling me to stay but i am a stubborn one. i knew i had to be obedient to Him no matter how much i desired to be closer to home. Cathy and i chatted about her ideas for next semester and not only am i interning but she wanted to help train me in the ministry the Lord has called me to; being a vessel, lead by Him, to restore women's hearts who have been mistreated or have lived a horrid life, mainly in the sex trafficking and slavery, or just anyone i come in contact with. Cathy is going to teach me all she knows about restoring broken hearts to the Lord. how incredible is this?! Last semester as i prayed for guidance the Lord spoke very clearly saying "you could choose to attend Murrieta or Seattle, each school you will learn much and be blessed, however, in Seattle i will open a door up to you that will help you to further the ministry in which i have called you into." How could coming back up here not be from the Lord? I am astonished at His works! I made a little Rory Gilmore pro and con list and Seattle won by a long shot. In Seattle i will be taught life long lessons by the amazing pastor's wife, it will be better for me financially, all the classes i need to graduate are being offered to me, and good friends are also staying so i look forward to building stronger friendships. Calvary Fellowship has welcomed me like a family and i am so grateful for it. i miss mine terribly and look forward to seeing them for the next month until i come back up here.
God has truly been so good to me! Even in the midst of my car problems. My tire went completely flat while i was at my M1 in the Library last night. a man came in and asked everyone who the owner of the maroon Mazda outside was; because he had a little portable air tank with him and could help. he plugged it into my cig lighter and i foolishly didn't turn the car on fully so when i went to start my car later my old and worn out battery was completely dead. So i left it there and today my friend Joey put my spare on for me (my tire was already flat again!) and i went to get a set of new tires and a new battery. My parents have helped me beyond measure and i am astonished at their goodness and compassion. they are the most self-less people i know. and now my car is running better than it ever has all because of my new battery. i would not have know this to be the main source to my problems had my tire not flattened. i am truly thankful this all took place a week before i am to drive home, now i can go the long distance in peace. also my incredible teacher, Scott Vincent, is checking my brakes and fluids tomorrow to make sure i am 100 percent prepared. "All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!" How true this song is! i know the rest of my fiances will be taken care of as well.. for i am in the Lord's hands and He has not let me down yet.
