Well
folks, I did it…I officially live in NJ again. Some days I wake up
and can’t believe it. I feel like I am on the show Lost and I have
returned to the Island. The Island for me is the land of everything I
knew agea 7-22 and then have visited once a year for the last 8 years.
It is surreal being back. On top of the memories and flashbacks, for
the first time since Feb 2007 all of my belongings are in one place, or
at least what is left of them. So it has a been a week of going through
CRAP, making a goodwill pile, reading old notes, looking at pictures
and being nostalgic. Pretty pathetic, huh? I’d be lying if I didn’t
say I shed a few tears or wonder what the heck I was doing here. I miss
Charlotte and my friends a lot. I miss the adventures of last year and
daily interacting with people and sharing Christ. But a news flash
occurred the other day on a run. I was failing to remember that I don’t
have to be in Africa to share Christ. I can share Christ right here
with every person I come in contact with in South Jersey. I’m so quick
to forget things, ALWAYS.
days have been pretty sweet. I have spent a tremendous amount of time
with my family. I have done work for my Granny. I have seen a show in
Atlantic City, won a little money and got to hear
whatGod’s done in a new friend’s life. I have spent time with people that I
haven’t seen in over 13 years. I have sat at a table, had a drink and
laughed with someone who has known me since I was a 15 year old punk
making poor choices. One of my best friends in NJ just got engaged to a
great man. I am living with someone who has consistently pointed me
back to Christ over the last 15 years. I have an awesome house to live
in, a great landlord who cares abou
t me,and food on the table. And today I got a job!! Yes ladies and
gentlemen, I am officially a new Sales Rep at East Coast Business
Concepts for Verizon Business. So next time you see a good looking
blonde in a suit selling you something, think Liz Froba and give the
person a sale. It is not a forever job, but for now it is a good fit
and I think I will learn a lot about leadership and networking, 2 of my
passions. For now my territory is my mission field and the Lord is
still with me, before me and behind me as a sweet friend reminded me.
He covers me completely and He is all I need! You can change lives
anywhere, you just have to let Him use you.
