Monday, March 7, 2011

6 months. check it out.

Well, I've slacked again. But I'm still kickin'.

It's almost 2:00 am and I'm sitting at work. I've been thinking since I got here about writing a new post, but nothing of huge substance is coming to mind. So I think, once again, this will be a conglomeration of random thoughts and updates to catch you up on my life.

On November 7th I went to church feeling the lowest I've felt since I moved to Wyoming, mainly due to my lack of community here. After writing down a specific prayer request to be sought out, the service closed with my favorite hymn, It Is Well. You can believe me when I say I SANG it! Feeling a little better, I walked out to my car. But before I got there I was literally chased down by the person who had been sitting next to me, who just wanted to make sure we were introduced and that I was wished a good week. Did I mention that 10 minutes earlier I had prayed to be sought out? That was the day things turned around for me in Laramie, and I stopped counting down the days to June 18th.

With that, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be staying here for at least another year after Wes and Loryn's wedding. The plan had been to apply to grad school, most likely Louisville, but I was just getting NO motivation. Which was super frustrating for sure, but I just have to trust God's guidance. I'm really seeing lots of blessings here, and constant reminders of God's faithfulness in my doubt. I just have this feeling like I have more to do here, so I need to be patient and let God do it.

After a few months of searching, I have found a church home. I thought I had found it in Harvest Christian, the church where I was chased after in the parking lot :). But then on Christmas Eve I went to Grace Baptist with the Fultons, and felt so comfortable. I went back the first Sunday of the New Year to see what a regular service was like, and all I could think was how much it feels like Franklin. Small congregation with a huge heart. The sermon is simple, straightforward, and so genuine. And the people are SO intentional. Which is just what I need right now.

The day after Christmas I flew to San Jose for a whirlwind trip, both for Paul and Christina's wedding and for the chance to see everyone. It was a fantastic trip- emotionally exhausting, but very worth it. I miss having Ryan and Bree in my daily life.

Wyoming sunsets never get old. Sunrises either.
I love this cat. Like, seriously.

I love having Winter again.
I miss Vermont, pretty much ALL the time. And that gets annoying, because I can only do so much about it. But as long as I can get everything figured out with my housing situation, I'm pretty sure I will be heading that way for Memorial Day weekend. Fingers are crossed.
I love my brother, and I love Loryn. I am so thankful that God brought me here and for this time in our lives. I know I will forever cherish this. Today after church I went over to their new apartment (which is Loryn's until the wedding). We had pancakes and bacon for lunch, then sat and played Imaginiff. I'm so thankful for family, and for moments like that.

A year ago right now I was in Wyoming, coming to see if I felt confirmation regarding moving here or not. It is crazy to think of all that God did in my heart during that weekend, and all that He has done since then.

This feels like a really boring post. Bummer. Hopefully I can do better next time. And by next time I mean sometime sooner than 6 months from now.

So much love.
Becki

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for tagging me! It wasn't boring at all. I'm so glad that you are able to see so many great things happening in your life. So many people just complain constantly, but you are continually seeking to Focus on the Joy. :D You are the best Wyoming resident I know.

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  2. Why did I never know about your blog? I will be reading ALL of it when bedtime is over.
    I LOVE YOU!!!

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