I’m not gonna lie, this summer has already been long and hard.  I had to give up talking on the phone with a friend that I talked to almost every day and was extremely encouraged by and who was often available in times where the encouragement or just a listening ear was needed.  For the summer we have exchanged phone calls for letters, but a letter only comes once every other week (I know that sounds ridiculous, but it’s just the beginning).  I have not been able to find a job (no shortage of interviews, but who wants to hire someone who is California bound for 2 months?).  Without a job, I have had to fight extra hard not to become lazy and there have been days where I have lost the fight. Also, without a job, my dependence on God has been taken to a higher level.  On top of all that, a dear friend of mine (and her husband) just left for Uganda, where they will stay for two years.  She has been a mentor to me for years now, and it has been really sad having to say good-bye, but at the same time, I am so happy because I know the people they meet will be just as blessed by them as I was.

With all of these difficulties, great opportunity has arrived.  The opportunity to get to know my Heavenly Father even better and to strengthen our relationship before I head off to California.  I’m still ruminating on some things He has been teaching me and some things I have read/heard the past few weeks.  I will post more on those things sometime next week ….