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Today was more of a “typical” Seattle day.  Woke up to gray skies and low hanging clouds.  It started to mist mid-afternoon and grew heavier as the day went on.  Josh and I spent the morning budgeting.  I know, I know sounds super boring but it was actually very joy giving to see how God provided through the body of Christ.  We are so grateful for those who have financially supported our journey and us.  It was a delightful morning to realize once again how we are supported and loved!

This afternoon Chris, Josh and myself met with Bobby, the Director of Youth Services at the Union Gospel Mission.  It is very cool because the apartments we just moved into are directly across the street from the UGM and after meeting with Bobby today we are excited to get involved.  Bobby seems like a very genuine, down to earth guy who has a passion for the youth that no one else knows what to do with.  The UGM offers a lot of opportunities and programs that seem to run along side what Josh and I have been thinking.     

After our meeting we attempted to meet with another person who is involved with a different ministry, but unfortunately she wasn’t there.  BUT I am excited when we will get to meet with her because she has some things going involving the arts- yeah!

Josh and I ran another errand before returning home and GUESS WHAT- we found Josh a rain jacket that should last for a long time and more importantly RESIST the rain!  Josh will be working at the Starbucks less than .5 miles from our apartments meaning he will be walking to work everyday- so it was important to find a good coat to keep him dry in the Seattle rain. 

Josh so excited for his new rain coat!

We ended our evening with 3 rounds of pool down in a common room called “the Hart”.  There was an older couple in there watching American Idol- they had some pretty funny conversation involving the show J

Well I wanted to end this blog with a couple things.  My wonderful mom sent me the devotional “Jesus Calling” and I have been trying to read it everyday.  My hope is to share something from it on a regular basis to be an encouragement for those who are reading and a refresher for me. 

Today there was one sentence that really stuck out to me: “Begin the day with open hands of faith, ready to receive all that I am pouring into this brief portion of your life.”  For me, it seems I have been in Seattle for months upon months versus 3 weeks.  Don’t get me wrong it’s been great, but at the same time hard for the obvious reasons.  BUT when I read, “brief portion of your life” it made me realize that before I know it- I will be back in MN thinking how fast our time in WA was.  We are here for a reason and a purpose and I don’t want my emotions to let me loose sight of that vision.  Really this statement could apply to ANY stage in life- so acknowledge that in the grand scheme of things its only a brief portion so don’t waste it, see what God is doing!

I also was thinking tonight how I tend to be more of a negative person.  In light of some conversations today and what I wrote about last night I realized negativity is poison to my soul.  So I am going to attempt to counter it in a small way by posting at least one thing I am thankful for in that particular day.

Thankful for:  Family, friends and RVC who have been an encouragement and support for our vision and for friends who have been lifting me up in prayer J

Alright all time to walk down the hall and post this bad boy with the internet floating around the building.  Sleep well my soggy Seattle.

move in day with our new apt. keys!

cooking our first meal in our new place