I leave for Chicago tomorrow morning..where has the time flown. It feels that I just left Greenville to come home for the summer and now I'm about to head off to Chicago. If you were to ask me how I'm feeling at this point, I would say: nervous, anxious, excited, scared, and every other emotion there is. Like I've said before, I'm not a fan of the unknown, but God is putting me through the unknown. I have to keep reminding myself that what I'm doing is to glorify His Name and to grow in my relationship with Him.
It has taken me two days to pack everything for my trip..and let me say that I am such an over-packer. I have two large bags, a book bag, and I've already shipped some things to Chicago. Packing is such a process, too. I've never had to pack for two months and I think I have everything I need, if not then oh well.
I've also managed to visit most of my family within the last few days. Most importantly, I've gotten to spend some good time with my grandparents. I'm going to miss them so much while I'm gone. They are so precious and dear to my heart. While with my pawpaw and nannie this morning, I got to spend some time with my sweet little baby cousin. I have enjoyed being able to see him so much while I've been home. I even told him today that he wasn't allow to grow while I was gone, but he could when I get back. I'm sure he won't listen to me.
Chicago is only about 17 hours away. So Hello Chicago, Goodbye Mebane.
The next time I post anything, I'll be in the big Windy City :)
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
A Promise is a Promise!
I leave for Chicago in 11 days..I still can't believe it is that soon. To me, Chicago right now is almost a dream, but no, it is reality. I'll be doing life in Chicago and I'm ready to see if I can handle the city life. I have been doing my best to prepare myself for this trip, preparing for the excitement and the falls I know I will encounter. I have just finished raising my support that I need for this trip. My grandparents graciously gave me well enough money to cover my remaining costs. I was in awe when I opened their card and saw the amount they gave me. But all I have to say is that GOD is good and that He does provide when we put our trust in Him. I can now be at ease over my support because that is one less thing I need to worry about at this point.
I have also finished my book for the trip last weekend (when it was already a week over due..oops!). We had to read "God's Big Picture" by Robert Vaughn. At first, I wasn't too thrilled about reading it, but as I actually got into it, it was really challenging and insightful. I learned a lot from that little book. It was cool to see how much the Old Testament overflows into the New Testament. I had always heard that the New Testament is a continuation of the Old Testament, but I never knew exactly how much. The Old Testament is filled with the promises that God gives to his followers and the people of that time. The New Testament is where all of those promises are filled. These promises are little pinky promises that God makes to His people. These are bigger promises that if He didn't fulfill them then who would put their faith in Him. These promises are what we can count on as believers of what God will do in our lives. He promises to provide and take care of us and that is exactly what I needed to hear as I'm preparing to go to Chicago. God will provide and take care of all of my needs and allow me to grow in Him throughout this summer. I have been able to rest in that God will provide me with my support, a job, and an experience that I'll never forget.
This past week, I found out who I'll be rooming with. One is my sweet friend Amy from ECU. I'm so excited to be able to really get to know her this summer since we will be living together. My other roommates are both from other states. One is from Wyoming and the other is from Michigan I do believe. I'm so ready to see the friendships that will evolve this summer and how God will use those friendships for His purpose.
God is going to be doing some awesome things this summer and I am ready to be challenged by Him!
I have also finished my book for the trip last weekend (when it was already a week over due..oops!). We had to read "God's Big Picture" by Robert Vaughn. At first, I wasn't too thrilled about reading it, but as I actually got into it, it was really challenging and insightful. I learned a lot from that little book. It was cool to see how much the Old Testament overflows into the New Testament. I had always heard that the New Testament is a continuation of the Old Testament, but I never knew exactly how much. The Old Testament is filled with the promises that God gives to his followers and the people of that time. The New Testament is where all of those promises are filled. These promises are little pinky promises that God makes to His people. These are bigger promises that if He didn't fulfill them then who would put their faith in Him. These promises are what we can count on as believers of what God will do in our lives. He promises to provide and take care of us and that is exactly what I needed to hear as I'm preparing to go to Chicago. God will provide and take care of all of my needs and allow me to grow in Him throughout this summer. I have been able to rest in that God will provide me with my support, a job, and an experience that I'll never forget.
This past week, I found out who I'll be rooming with. One is my sweet friend Amy from ECU. I'm so excited to be able to really get to know her this summer since we will be living together. My other roommates are both from other states. One is from Wyoming and the other is from Michigan I do believe. I'm so ready to see the friendships that will evolve this summer and how God will use those friendships for His purpose.
God is going to be doing some awesome things this summer and I am ready to be challenged by Him!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Pre-Chicago Feelings
This should be fun! A lot of people have continuously mentioned that I start a blog for my adventures in Chicago this summer, and well why not, I have nothing to lose. So here is to my first post and Pre-Chicago feelings.
"....I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth."
I leave for Chicago in exactly 28 days and I'm super excited about it, but I'm also nervous. If you know me really well, you'll know that I'm not a fan of the unexpected and Chicago is filled with the unexpected for me right now. The things that I'm most anxious about are the silly things that I know will be completely fine once I get there. I can't wait to find out who I'll be living with and doing life with the most while I'm in Chicago.
The preparations for Chicago is more intense than I thought it was going to be. My support raising is going pretty well and I only have God to thank for that. I know that He will provide for this trip as He has provided me with my salvation that I don't deserve. However, my job searching isn't going as I had planned. I thought it would have been slightly easier to get a job, but it definitely isn't. And it doesn't help that I don't have much job experience or even job searching experience to say the least. I will have to say though, trying to find a job has really shown me that it is NOT in my power, but in God's. We also have to read a book that basically goes through the entire Bible and gives a good overview of how it is all connected. "God's Big Picture" is actually pretty interesting, but I just need to get through the study questions at the end of the chapters. Oh help me!
So, to finish off this post, I'm so excited about Chicago, and I am ready to see how God is going to challenge me this summer and break me down. I'm going to let myself allow God to be my guide this summer and not myself (this is definitely my prayer for now). I'm excited for ya'll to join me on my adventures this summer as I go Dancin' in the City for Christ!
-Isaiah 49:6
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