I have meant to write for days now - but every night I'm either busy or too tired. Almost a whole week has gone by. . . let me see if I can even think back that far to bring you up to date on the life of Julie. . .
Tuesday I worked in the office (which was unfortunate cause it was GORGEOUS outside!) But I had loads to do and got alot of it done! I left around 4 to meet up with L-j at the Spar. We were heading to her house for dinner and a movie but wanted to first stop by Mr McCrae's house to let him know we had a wheelchair and wanted to take him for a walk tomorrow. Sadly he wasn't home and the neighbors informed us that the ambulance had come and taken him to the hospital. My heart dropped. I don't know if they decided to emit him after all or if he took a sudden turn for the worse but either way, he didn't call me beforehand and I have no clue which hospital he is at. Yesterday might have been the last time we will ever see him. Please God use the seed that was planted yesterday! Trying to stay encouraged (grateful that God gave us one last opportunity yesterday and we took it) L-j and I headed down the hill to continue on to her house. We had a good time together - her mom made me Irish Stew (one of my favorites!) And I got to use my most favorite salt dispenser! You push a button on the top and it automatically grinds the salt and sprinkles it onto your food! Now L-j's mom refers to it as Julie's Salt. . .
IRISH STEW: Beef, potatoes, & carrots. . . Mmmmmmm!
Maggie came over and the three of us watched How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Classic. Once back home the crew plus two (Stephen & Sammie) showed up. We spent the next two hours chatting over tea and coffee in our "Living Room" which they all fondly call the "Drawing Room" ha but is really Dr Stewart's Office.
Wednesday I worked for awhile before taking a walk to clear my head. Another gorgeous day out - the warmest one so far. About 64! I went down to Lough Shore Park, laid in the grass, and looked up at the clear blue sky. In that moment I asked God for a sign (of what the next step is for me) I asked for an alligator to cross my path for one way. . . or an armadillo for another. (Have a strong feeling like neither will come to pass - but you never know!) I was heading back not too long after and was like - what the heck. It's 3pm and gorgeous - work is just gonna have to wait. I rang up Jacs and told her to grab the American Football and a blanket - we were gonna enjoy the next couple of hours. And they were so relaxing. I haven't thrown the football like that since the summer with my Dad and sister, Melody. We got to visit for awhile and ended our "date" with some Maudes ice cream - DELICIOUS! I had bible study tonight - spoke on "Worry" . . . guess what I've been struggling with. . . Good night tho - God spoke through me while He spoke to me.
On Thursday we had a leader's coffee meeting. We were expecting around 60 but only 11 showed up. How disappointing. Pastor David Goudy spoke an amazing message on encouragement. It was my armadillo. Not really the animal I was hoping for - but undeniable. Thursdays are normally my day off but since I had already worked all morning I figured it'd be best to work a couple more hours and take Friday off instead. Smart move. Junior Youth was really good but not as many kids (only 6) Did part two of Esther. The Loft Youth was really good as well! Robert (a guy from the church) showed pictures from his last trip to Ethiopia. He goes back out there next week. It was really impactful as he talked about being thankful. Alan tag-teamed it and closed off with a powerful word. . . another guy gave his heart to the Lord!
Yesterday was interesting. I really don't know what to think of it. I got to sleep in which was nice but I woke up with such a heaviness. I physically was having trouble taking deep breaths. I put on a worship playlist and began to pray in the Spirit. Finally reaching a break though moment. I knew it too cause the tightness in my chest was gone. (Came back a couple times throughout the day but I kept praying against it) I went into town a bit early. Had a couple things I needed to purchase and wanted to get out of the church. Weather wasn't supposed to be as gorgeous as the past few days but it was still pretty mild. Street Reach tonight was good - loads of teens there. I found out though that 2 of our guys were sentenced to 2-3 yrs in prison. Trying to find a way to get visitation. I can't lie - I was very discouraged tonight. I love those teens more than I ever thought I could in such a short time of knowing them - and I'm desperate to get this drop-in centre underway. . . but only in God's timing. And with the physical eyes - based upon our present resources - that seems years and years away. Please God do something! Continue to be praying for each of them! I don't know what else to do right now but pray. Got home and skyped one of my closest friends, Sandy. Was so good being able to talk with her. Abigail came over later (around 10pm) to spend the night. Good laugh we had until she fell asleep!
Great day today! Haha aside from Abs trying to steal ALL of the covers last night - I slept pretty well :) Pushed the snooze button about 10 times before we both finally decided it was necessary to wake up. Adopt-A-Block this morning went well. Got to see alot of people (sad tho that Mr McCrae is no longer there) This afternoon Jacs and I went to S'bux in town to meet up with Mary, my Irish "mum" and Natasha. They were a wee bit late so Jacs and I entertained ourselves by people watching. It was another GORGEOUS day out! (Glad the forecasters got that one wrong!) After our lovely girls coffee date we went back to the Agnew house for about an hour and then headed out to the HUB with Stephen, Nat, and 3 of the youth from their church. (The HUB is a monthly youth club) Finished the night buying groceries! YAY!!!
I splurged tonight on Dr. Pepper and I am ever so glad I did! (You can only get it for a pretty penny at the grocery store - they dont sell it in any restaurants) It has been such a long time! I have become a Coke addict since moving out here but DP will ALWAYS be my first love.
Will try better next week to stay more on top of things!
18 more days until I head back to the States!! Can't wait!
xxxx
-J
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