I’ve written this blog at least 10 times. But somewhere
between my mind and my fingertips the words get jumbled, they lose their
beauty, and I end up with a post that seems flat and lacks passion.
So here it is, the “what I’m doing with my life these days”
blog, with just a touch of “and here’s how I got here” and a sprinkling of “what
they heck happened to Spain.”
Well, way back in January, I talked about the amazing school in Spain
that I feel the Lord calling me to. That has not changed, I still believe that
G42 is in my future. Future. As I began to really pray into my next season and
where the Lord wanted me, doors for Spain
seemed to be closing. I talked with a friend and he gave me these words, “The right
thing at the wrong time, is the wrong thing.” Dang. So, Spain
is still there, the timing is just not clear yet.
and summer in Grove, serving at my Dad’schurch. I loved my time there, I got to connect with some of the students and
got to serve many of my supporters. IBC has shown me such great love and
support through my journey and it was a sweet season of getting to really know
people there.
The summer was tough. That’s the “falling off the face of the earth” part of the story. I have this cycle with the Lord, this
continual reaction of fear that keeps my relationship with him shallow and
superficial. (there’s a blog about that here.) It’s frustrating to admit, but this summer I once again found myself swimming for the surface. I slipped back into
that old nature, began walking in my old identity, and ended up smelling like a
dead person. I put walls back up, held people at a distance, and closed myself off from community.
But I have a Papa God who never leaves me, he never forsakes me,
he never gives up on me. He keeps pursuing me, keeps loving me, and keeps
covering me in his endless grace. And I am so thankful that he does, because
that love and grace has brought me to TEXAS! 
Last month I packed up all my belongings (which somehow
expanded from a backpack this time last year, to a U-Haul trailer…weird.) and
headed west to Abilene, TX.
I am working with Trinity Baptist
Church as the Children’s Ministries
Director. This life with Jesus thing is full of twists and turns and crazy
adventures and I am so excited about this one. And my favorite part of this
story?? Kassie Limke moved down here with me! What a friend!!
So, there it is, the incredibly long overdue update on this
girl’s life. Stay tuned, there is more to come.
