Yesterday I was working in the ESL nursery and we had music playing, and even though it was directed toward children the music was hymns that Pastor Greg played at C2... my heart just jumped bc I got excited thinking of the church and the family I had there. But for the first time in the last 4 months, it finally hit me. What I am doing isnt something temporary and I will be returning to Charleston after a few months, I actually left and as much as I love the church I know I left to follow God to the next steps He has planned for me. What is so difficult is knowing that I wont be an active part of the church anymore and that so many GREAT things are happening that I dont get to be a part of. I mean I still feel so loved by the family there and will always have family waiting on me to visit, and I truly am content with following God where He leads.... but there is a sad part of my heart, finally realizing I am saying good bye and walking away from the church that has been so dear to my heart and has walked with me as I grew closer to Christ!
Nothing extraordinary this week in ministry... Gano had to switch days for Kid's Club because of the kids schedules so now on Mondays I will go to the other kids club at joy!!!! It was so great because those little ones actually remembered me and Christian, who I adored that summer, stuck by me and I loved just being able to get to know him all over. And Regina, who honestly tested my patience that summer, was another one that liked to follow me everywhere and she even taught me some games.. she has grown up so much and she actually speaks english now and she will listen, AMAZING i tell you... so you can see, I am a big fan of the change. I get to go to joy for 2 kids clubs though, both so very rewarding. I also did another interview with the senior adults and it was so great hearing her testimony on how God has worked throughout her whole life and gave her such strength........ oh and someone I helped last week get baby stuff together had her baby this week! so much to rejoice over!
Okay, so I will now give you the amazing story of Sunday, that just gave me so much joy ... so I have been looking for a church and I finally visited the journey class last week at First Baptist, which is a church that is so big I didnt want to try but finally gave in. and I enjoyed the class so I decided to go back for a second visit. So even though the class has 50-60 ppl, the teacher actually remembered my name and made me feel so welcome. and another girl was there that I met from the previous day at an ESL seminar I had to attend for Fletcher. AND I sat down at a table with all new people so we had that in common, but 2 were from SC and 1 was actually from CHARLESTON.... so we bonded quickly and they invited me to sit with the class in church and though I was nervous, I did so and we got to talk more and it was just fun!!!! THEN they invited me to eat lunch with them and my first instinct was to say no but I didnt have any good excuses and I didnt want to be rude so even though I was really scared, I said yes....... at lunch, there was like 30-40 from the class and so since I was one of the last, I didnt know anyone in the line. well the two girls I was between started talking to me... one even went to college in SC!!! but yea, they made me feel so welcome and at the table, I sat with one of the girls and 3 guys sat with us and they were friendly and welcoming and started talking to me about Clemson since I am from SC and all and they wanted to include me in conversation... I was so encouraged that day that I think I will go again on Sunday and pray that i have another great experience! I even tried their bible study last night but 40 ppl were there and it was a little overwhelming but God is breaking me from small groups quickly here so we will see!
Prayer Requests:
1. The hospital is calling from when I went there this summer (the foot stuff). They havent received payments bc i thought my insurance company is going to take care of it. Since I have been in Houston, my mom was suppose to mail the bills but she forgot... and with the time lapse and stuff, the situation hasnt been resolved yet.... the bill is in the thousands but i cant remember how much
2. I am being sued, I think Jazz might be as well but i dont know yet, for over $5000 for damages she caused (the wreck this summer) to the landscape in FL. The letter said since i am the owner of the car i am responsible, and unless my insurance pays then I have too.... if my insurance pays, it will go up so much more forlonger... but of course i dont have a lot of money sitting around....... and after praying and considering all options, I know what i need to do but now i just need to be brave enough to do so
3. This summer I was having a lotof issues with my feet and sores and stuff.. and i went tothe doctor a couple of times in florida and at home and they tried to take care of it. They said it could mean a couple of things though if it doesnt heal... both kind of major... so if the sores dont heal i need to be tested and they need to look at it a different way... well the past couple of weeks my toes have gotten bad again...... so unless miracles happen in the next few days i am going to have to set up appointments for tests.......
Now, mainly just pray that I will stay focused bc a million things are going through my head and since I am a thinker I am thinking about everything and considering every aspect of everything... which is slowly preoccupying me from the here and now........
I love yall, thanks so much for your support!!!
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