It's another late night as I'm packing up preparing for my move. Unsure of how long this journey will be I'm packing up everything and getting ready to head out. I leave in three short days and feel overwhelmed with how much I have yet to finish. The thing I keep reminding myself is although this is a large chore there is a great reward. A reward of following God's path and will for my life. It helps me push through and keep going.
The blessings along the way are so encouraging and affirming I'm doing exactly what God wants me to do. There are so many things I want to share, but it's late and I should get some sleep. However, I'll share a few things just to keep you updated on how good God is and how He's providing.
There are many costs to moving as anyone who's ever moved knows. Being my first time to move my entire life and unsure of what people will donate to my endeavorer (there are SO many things I can't possibly list them all, but you know who you are and how you've helped me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!) I decided to rent a moving truck. A friend helped me find a company that is significantly cheaper than the company I knew of, but on top of that there was a special going on in addition to the coupon I found online. The cost ended up being less than half of what the original company quote I had originally found! Praise God, He is SO good!
As I mentioned above there have been many donations given to me in support of my journey. In addition to monetary donations there are many donations that have come to aide in my crafting hobbies as well as items I'll need for an apartment. The school has a few things I can use, but I'm not sure what all is available, nor do I know what I'll really need. My motto in donations at this point is if it fits I'll take it! I asked the school if I end up bringing too much or more than I need could I donate them to the school and would they be able to use the specific items I wasn't sure if I'd need them. The school contact affirmed my motto is great and very helpful to myself and to the school. She then affirmed the items I wasn't sure I'd need are good items to have and I'd want to keep them. She then reminded me the school is ran on donations and she informed me Christmas is a big time that they need donations and asked if my friends and family would want to help with donations for that time. I said I'd ask and get more information later on what exactly we need - in other words stay tuned for more ways to help.
The other day I went to my eye doctor to pick up my old glasses that had a screw messed up and was being repaired. I took my glasses in a few months ago and called a month or so ago to let them know I have been busy at work and unable to get to the office to adjust my glasses after they've repaired them. They said it was fine and to come by when I have time. Last week I figured I should go by and pick up my glasses to have them as a spare in case something were to happen to my current glasses. I remember thinking how it's my previous prescription, but something is better than nothing. I went into the office and after an hour of looking for my glasses they came to me to let me know they have been misplaced. I was disappointed because those were my back-up glasses, but at the same time I should have come in earlier to prevent them from being misplaced. I explained how I'm going to be a missionary in Arizona and unsure when I'd return to California. The office manager told me she'd replace them and to come back the next day. I was so confused and trying to understand what was going on I left the office without asking questions. Once I was on my way I realized I didn't ask what the replacement frames would look like (I wear my glasses all the time and am particular on my frames because it's part of my personality). I figured this was going to have to be something I let go of and these are, after all, my back-up pair of glasses.
The following day I return to see they've replaced the lost glasses with the same pair I bought a few months ago! I LOVE these frames and I'm SO excited to have my back-up to be the same frames. As if this wasn't enough the new frames are my new prescription (which I know makes sense, but I was expecting my old prescription). What seemed like the whole office (other patients and all) stood around to hear about what I'm doing and how I'm following God's will. I shared how trustworthy God is and even though I may not know exactly what to expect I can expect God to be faithful. The office manager then went to the back and put together a bag of cleaner, cleaning cloths and other items including designer cases to send me on my way. I left the office in total shock of what happened, but I know God is taking care of me and I'm thankful my eye doctor's office was able to be a part of that.
The love and support just keeps coming. The Nehrbass family contacted me last week to ask if they could throw me a going away party. It was going to have to be short notice and I wasn't sure who all could come, but I agreed. Sunday evening I went to their house and was so overwhelmed with how many people were there to send me off. The Nehrbass's mentioned how their house has never had so many people in all the parties they have thrown. The house was packed with love and I did my best to soak it all in! There were many friends I haven't seen in a while as well as new friends I had just met that morning! I am so grateful for all who were able to make it Sunday evening as well as those who were unable to make it due to the short notice and have expressed their love. If I didn't know I was loved before (which I knew I was) there is no doubt now! I don't have a vocabulary large enough to express my gratitude and appreciation for all everyone has done!
I'm very overwhelmed with the support and love I'm receiving and although this support and love will carry me forward it's hard to say good-bye. I've had many moments where I find myself so overwhelmed in love I can't help but let my eyes well up with tears of gratitude.
Thank you!
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