dancing in the rain

Well I have been in Nashville 3 months tomorrow. It is amazing that it has been that long, but it doesn't seem like it. I have been working four jobs waiting for my full time job to start in September. I have been working at Cracker Barrel, cleaning a house and an office and then I have been working one day a week for the company I will be working for full time beginning in September.

God has blessed me so much! When I came to Nashville I didn't know anyone specific (other than my sister who lives about 20-30 minutes away) and I didn't have a job. It was just me and duke on a new adventure and what a great adventure it has been. We had time to spend together for the first month while we waited for God to answer prayers for a job. When the prayers were answered, patience was needed even more because I was having to adjust to working ALL the time. By all the time I mean 7 days a week. But I had to remind myself that when I prayed I asked for a job and was desperate, so there was no room for specifics just I needed a job. (next time I might be a little more specific..hahahaha)

I have learned a lot in these 3 months. I have grown closer in God in amazing ways. I have seen him work in ways that I never have before and it is have been awesome! I have had the courage so share my faith and have courageous conversations. It is just so wild! I can't believe it. God is able to do immeasurable more than we ask or imagine. That verse has come to life for me, more than it ever has before.

I have found a few good friends, joined a book club, joined a prayer group, meet many wonderful Christian people, found out what it is like to work in the food industry, found out what my dad feels like when he hasn't had a break from work in a while, grown closer to God (and continuing to grow) in prayer and in the word and found a place I love!!

When I was in Oxford I few weeks ago, Bob preached on Trusting God Even When It Hurts. The sermon is so close to home for me. When I found out that my mom had cancer, I thought that I was not suppose to move. I felt like I had been near my family for 28 years and nothing major had happened but the minute I was leaving the bottom was falling out. But with my prayers and blessings of my parents. I am hear. My mom is doing better and has been to visit a few times. Things are getting better. My mom is half way to the end of her treatments, I have a job, my niece was born healthy, prayers are bein answers, so what more could you ask for.

Thanks for all the prayers and encouragement! I love you all. (maybe it won't be so long before I post again)