August 2009

Contrary to Hilary's belief, I did not get sucked into a black hole after moving to North Carolina. However, I think my blog did. I promise that I will be more consistant in keeping y'all updated as promised in the first blog.

So much has happened since I last updated so I am going to touch on a few of the high points.

1. I went through New Student Orientation and matriculation in early August. Thse 2 days can be compared to drinking out of a fire hydrant because it is information overload. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I was learning to trust God for his provision. Well, I am sure that you all will be happy to know that when I reached the point in matriculation where I had to pay for my classes, I had over $500 credit! You heard me right, not only was my semester completely paid for, but I had extra money to save and apply towards next semester. I sat there at the registrar's table and cried. I am so thankful for the Lord's provision financially for me to be a student at SEBTS. I have already learned so much in my classes and in chapel.

2. I have made some wonderful friends. We call ourselves "The Seven" because, well, we are 7 girls who hang out all the time. "The Seven" are a blessing. It seems as if everyone is married and having babies...I love married people and children, but I am not at the 'wife and mom' stage in life. It is so nice to be around other single young women pursuing a seminary degree and the minstry God has called her to.

"The Seven"

(Ginny can never keep her eyes open.)

3. My Papa passed away about two weeks ago. He died on his 96th birthday! Papa lived a great life. Although it was because of a sad circumstance, I was very excited to see my family. I have missed my parents so much. I also got to see extended family and I haven't seen some of them since I was "knee-high to a grasshopper."

4. I had two sweet visitors this past weekend. Elle Biffar and Melissa Reeves ventured up with Stephanie Archer and Adam Morris (visiting my roommate Danae) to North Carolina. We had a very relaxing weekend catching up on these past 5 months. We shopped in historic Wake Forest and went wedding dress shopping at an outlet store in Burlington, NC. No, I am not getting married--Elle is. I am here Maid of Honor and was thrilled to watch her try on a few dresses. :-)

Elle

Sweet Melissa

5. I love my job more and more everyday. I work with some very fun people. They are so encouraging and patient as I learn the "in's and out's" of my position. They also have taken me in as family since I am so far from my home.

6. My car battery died while I was in Burlington wedding dress shopping. As it turns out, my battery was under a warrenty until next month. Praise the Lord! Today I got a new battery free of charge!

Those are the big things that have happened this past month. Please keep checking back as I will be updating at least once a week.

Here are some things you can be praying for me about:
a. Pray that I will find a home church soon. I am beginning to get discourged searching for a church.
b. Pray that I will manage my time well as I balance work, schoolwork, class, and life in general.
c. Pray that I will continue to make friends.
d. Pray for continued good health. The flu, H1N1, and sinus infection is going around. I have stayed healthy thus far and hope to keep that up.

Blessings to you all until next time.