a really cute cat that decided to move in with us... she walked in when we left our door open today. :) 
how cool are we in our "ASK ME" shirts??? :) :)
my new friend michele and me making the most of an 8-hour work day. :)
my work area at snowjam
i am the abominable snowman!!!!! or a really shiny giant marshmallow... :)so, i would really like to ask everyone who's reading this for prayer. i'm still super thankful to be here, and i still love almost everything about this program... almost. there are just a few things i'm having a hard time with; a few situations that have been kind of a bummer. and it's not like i wasn't expecting stuff like this--i knew coming in to the program that i was going to have to go through hard stuff to grow into who God is calling me to be. but it's so much easier to talk tough and wise than it is to actually be those things in the midst of the situation. ya know??? but anyways, please just be praying, cuz i know that if i keep pressing into God, i'm going to continue to experience His presence in ways that i can't even begin to imagine. :)
now for the really happy stuff... cuz there is a lot of it that i'm so thankful for!
yesterday i was reminded of one of the many reasons why i love san diego... i got to go surfing!!! :) i didn't do so great, but i did get up a couple of times, and i had a ton of fun--even in the falling!!! :) tonight is going to be incredible because it's our first coram deo in like a month, and those are my favorite!!! i know that i can meet with God anytime that i want to, but with coram deo's it's like i can't even contain my excitement. i talk to God about how excited i am to meet with him! is that silly??? :) i just get so filled with anticipation because i know that God will always meet me and reveal something new to me, even if it's simply that he dwells in the silent moments when i can't hear his voice. i LOVE going to coram deo!!!! i know that i'll probably leave there emotionally drained like i always do, but i'll also be spiritually refreshed...and i KNOW that i can use that right now. :)
this afternoon i went to the apartment park, took my sleeping bag, and read a book. that's like one of my favorite things to do: just go to the park and relax. it's funny because i never used to like the outdoors--it was just too outdoors-y. :) but now, i don't think i'll ever be able to go more than a couple of days without finding a quiet, peaceful place outside to have my quiet time with God. i just feel so close to him when i can feel the sun shining, or the rain falling, or the wind blowing, and know that God's presence with me is as real as those creations. he's right there with me, all the time... all i have to do is focus my eyes on him, and not on my circumstances.
and that right there was me giving myself a pep talk. :) hopefully it encouraged someone else, too! :) :)
i miss you, family and friends, and please know that you are all in my prayers!!! i'll be seeing most of you in about a month--i'm excited! :) Christmas is coming... yay!
