for my non-barrie friends...

So, here is an update on my situache here in in Barrie (that is what my mom and/or dad would say):

My move to Barrie was out of pure obedience. It didn't make complete sense to leave Singing Waters in the timing that I did...but I was divinely pushed out the door (so to speak). I moved in with a great family (the Ross'), they are super special. I had a talk with Shosh in the first week (Shosh is the youngest daughter, 18, who still lives at home until next week). I told Shosh that over the next four months I was going to learn some important things about God's character and my character. I basically said that they had a purpose.

I spent the last four months working at Roberta Place (a long term care facility for seniors) as a dietary aide (I serve food and then clean it up). Somehow in the shuffle of working, I changed my mindset. I decided that the four months of work before school were nothing. A waste of time...trying to save money...and failing. I was not paying much attention to the mountain of lessons I was learning every day. The millions of character challenges I was facing multiple times a week. I just kept trucking along (seriously, I can't think of a better word for it).

I told Shosh last week about how shocked I am to be learning so much even in this waste of space. She freaked out at me...She was like 'You told ME when you first got here that all this would happen. You knew you were going to be challenged'. So yeah...I forgot that there is purpose in everything...even nothing.

I start school in less than a week. I don't think I have ever been so excited to start anything in my entire life. I am more excited about hairdressing school than I was for the school of ministry.

Okay, so keeping true to old form...I will go through how I am feeling in every part:

Emotionally:
I am peachy. Two days ago I got super emo, so Shosh, Liz and I watched Pride and Prejudice. It's the perfect remedy...really! I have been super bored, struggled with competition, and experienced some self loathing...but I always seem to come back to my senses almost immediately. I really can see how far I have come. A renewed mind...thanks.

Spiritually:
Jesus has been my most faithful and present friend in the past third of a year. I moved to Barrie not knowing anybody but Him. I feel more aware of Him than ever. I read two amazing books (both for the second time) Dreaming with God and Shifting Shadows of Supernatural Power...oh yeah...AND Supernatural ways of Royalty...sooo good. I started out going to Jerry and Pam Steingards church. They are simply amazing. Really...simply. I love the freedom they bring to church. The only problem is I was CRAVING social interaction, and not getting much. I decided to try out the youth church for a little while. I love it there. I feel right at home there...and every week seems to get a little better. Maybe because ever week we are all a little closer to Gods heart. Nice.

Mentally:
Good.

Physically:
Uhh...I have a cold. I walk a lot. I should be eating more veggies. I wish I swam more this summer. It is my favourite thing in the world...and I think I did it thrice (thanks Renee).

Socially:
Decent. I spent a lot of time with Renee (who is leaving to do the SOM in September). She has been a Godsend for sure. I just started going to the youth church a month and a half ago...but I can see relationships forming and what not. Some of my dearest friends have trekked out here to visit me. I miss my car. Having a car makes such a difference in the quality of a social life...acutally...more the quantity of a social life. Hmm...
I am content with where things are at now. I used to stress out about making sure I had a foundation of Christian friends before I start school...I am not so concerned any more.

I think that is everything. I hope you are all doing well. I miss you guys.