This summer- a new home, a new job, a new life

So I haven't blogged for a while, but I wanted to update you on what is going on in my life because I made a promise when I started this blog that I would always be honest about what's going on in my life.  This will be short because it's two in the morning and I have to get up for church.


I decided after some serious thought and prayer that I would not be going back to Horseheads this summer. So I applied to a housekeeping job on campus that was full time- all the while praying that God would show me what H wanted me to do.  And so, here I am. On campus, in a building that the fire alarm goes off all the time, with a new roommate.  And I honestly feel both lost and at home.  You see, I don't have that many friends tying me to Horseheads. My two reservations about leaving were the only two people that I keep in touch with from Horseheads (not for lack of trying to keep in touch with others) and they were my boyfriend and my little sister.  I was so torn about not being able to see these two on a consistent basis that I almost went and stayed home where I also had another job offer.  


After some serious thought and prayer and finally peace, I was able to see that Rochester (N. Chili) is my home.  I have family, pseudo-family, great friends, and an awesome church here. I feel like I can make a difference in this place and I have a faith that I know can take me anywhere that I need to be. 


But here's the thing that I have come to realize. You don't know what is going to happen next and there are hard lessons to learn when moving to a new place and being on your own.  Like where is your food going to come from when you only have $30 in your checking account until your first paycheck two weeks from when you needed food. And how will I do living on my own and being completely responsible for everything.  These are only two things that I am still learning to get through. But let me tell you something, pasta is cheap and God is good.


Now for my summer plans?  I may not know completely what I am doing yet, but I do have a trip to DC and Chicago planned for this summer along with a few visits to Clarkson and Horseheads.  From here, I will just go and do what my Father has for me.  So I will end this now by saying God Bless you and I hope that whatever your plans may be, that you glorify God with them.


-Jill