Adjustments

Well, I'm not sure what I expected life would be like here, but each day has brought about something new, generally demanding flexibility. Work in itself has been a great surprise. Not work in fact ( I have worked before, believe it or not), but this whole idea of a standard 9-5 was an area unknown to me. My tasks have ranged from filing to audio processing, finances to databases. I really have enjoyed it, so far, but do struggle with sitting on my blessed assurance for so long a period. : )

I am also newly settled at the volunteer's apartment situated a comfortable twenty minute walk from downtown, and a twenty minute bus ride from work. My host family are delightful: an American-Israeli couple with two rambunctious toddlers. The living space is shared, but my bedroom is my own until another volunteer arrives (a girl from Switzerland is expected soon) as well as the bathroom. They have a balcony with a breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee, but the city noises at night have been something to get used to. However, after the first week, nothing kept me awake. Everyone has been so attentive I've scarcely had a moment to myself!

God has already been showing me a lot. Mainly that He is always there for me. I am very much a family oriented person, and to not have that support or even familiar conversation is rather a shock to the system. I knew this would be a time of stretching, and I had told God that before I really "left" home I wanted my full dependence placed squarely on His shoulders. So, I guess this is the first real step, or testing, to see if He really is my all in all, my sufficiency in all things. There will be another big step when I get married, but this one needs to happen first, and I am blessed to be surrounded by friends during this time.

You are all in my prayers - thank you for taking the time to sow into my life. God has blessed me beyond measure and I hope to reflect His Grace in every breathing moment.

With much love...