Hello Friends,
Well, it's official. I'm in Michigan. I've been here for 3 weeks! WHAT?! THREE WHOLE WEEKS?! Life here in Michigan has been a little bit of a crazy whirlpool of everything, in a weird, weird way.
I interviewed and had a job at a local coffee shop within 3 days of getting back to Lansing, which was a huge symbol to me that God has set this time aside for His favor and blessing on me. I'm doing something I love, making coffee, I get to talk to people and I'm getting paid for it! YES!
I have been praying for God's will and His plan for my support raising.
Oh support raising, what a love/hate relationship we have.
I think the hardest thing for me with raising support right now, is seeing how I've failed so many wonderful people in my life! Over the past 2 years I have had people who have stood by me in prayer and in finances. All the while, I have been absolutely horrible at communicating with those people. Those who have supported me deserve and endless world of updates and thank yous! However, I have been too distracted and allowed myself to get too busy while I was in Las Vegas. If you've supported me in prayer or financially and you are reading this - I'm sorry, I messed up! I am trying to heal what I have broken. I am trying to make lists and write personal letters to each of my supporters and I hope to meet with them one on one to express to them my deepest apologies and thanks. I cannot express what my life would have been like without these fantastic people.
Moving back to Michigan has been... different. Who knew that there would be a period of culture shock with moving from fabulous Las Vegas to Lansing, Michigan. I walked into Meijer, a local grocery store, the first week I was home and I almost cried. It was just so HUGE! Everything was different from what I remembered, I didn't recognize anything and though I laugh at myself for this now, in the moment - I was devastated. Life here is much more calm and relaxed. There's less to do and it's so dark! I'm used to living with a ton of people, being up late at night and going out to look at the lights when I'm bored. Not. Anymore.
I am excited to see what God may do with the rest of my time here. I get to be home for thanksgiving and Christmas, which is the first time in over 2 years! I get to see my whole family, with a decorated tree in the corner and I get to laugh with them, get stressed out by them and enjoy all of what comes with shoving a huge family into a cute little double wide trailer. :)
God is doing something big. I don't know what exactly. But he is.
My heart is full of joy, hope and anticipation at what the Lord may do.
There is the conjumbled life of me right now. More to come later, I'm sure.
Jackie
Well, it's official. I'm in Michigan. I've been here for 3 weeks! WHAT?! THREE WHOLE WEEKS?! Life here in Michigan has been a little bit of a crazy whirlpool of everything, in a weird, weird way.
I interviewed and had a job at a local coffee shop within 3 days of getting back to Lansing, which was a huge symbol to me that God has set this time aside for His favor and blessing on me. I'm doing something I love, making coffee, I get to talk to people and I'm getting paid for it! YES!
I have been praying for God's will and His plan for my support raising.
Oh support raising, what a love/hate relationship we have.
I think the hardest thing for me with raising support right now, is seeing how I've failed so many wonderful people in my life! Over the past 2 years I have had people who have stood by me in prayer and in finances. All the while, I have been absolutely horrible at communicating with those people. Those who have supported me deserve and endless world of updates and thank yous! However, I have been too distracted and allowed myself to get too busy while I was in Las Vegas. If you've supported me in prayer or financially and you are reading this - I'm sorry, I messed up! I am trying to heal what I have broken. I am trying to make lists and write personal letters to each of my supporters and I hope to meet with them one on one to express to them my deepest apologies and thanks. I cannot express what my life would have been like without these fantastic people.
Moving back to Michigan has been... different. Who knew that there would be a period of culture shock with moving from fabulous Las Vegas to Lansing, Michigan. I walked into Meijer, a local grocery store, the first week I was home and I almost cried. It was just so HUGE! Everything was different from what I remembered, I didn't recognize anything and though I laugh at myself for this now, in the moment - I was devastated. Life here is much more calm and relaxed. There's less to do and it's so dark! I'm used to living with a ton of people, being up late at night and going out to look at the lights when I'm bored. Not. Anymore.
I am excited to see what God may do with the rest of my time here. I get to be home for thanksgiving and Christmas, which is the first time in over 2 years! I get to see my whole family, with a decorated tree in the corner and I get to laugh with them, get stressed out by them and enjoy all of what comes with shoving a huge family into a cute little double wide trailer. :)
God is doing something big. I don't know what exactly. But he is.
My heart is full of joy, hope and anticipation at what the Lord may do.
There is the conjumbled life of me right now. More to come later, I'm sure.
Jackie
