First steps

This is where I’m living the next month and a half.

They left me. No, not really, it was more like I left them. Daddy told me to walk toward my cabin so he could get a picture, so I waved and turned around:

Deep breath…

Try not to think about it too hard…

Keep going…

Don't cry, there're people up ahead...

Too late...

They're not paying attention to me anyway...

Keep walking...

God’s got this…

And He really does.

I went to my cabin, made my bed, got everything situated and then – right when I was feeling more than a little lost and lonely – one of my future teammates came in and invited me to play cards with her and four others. I love playing cards. = ) Then, while we were playing, another team member (Rebekah) came to chat. When she heard that I run sometimes, she immediately offered to run with me. Prayer = answered. God knew just what I needed to ease me into the transition and I am so grateful.

So we played cards until dinner and my team lost mis-er-ab-ly. I mean, really, I can’t see how we could’ve done worse. It was a blast.

I also got to see my schedule for the week: Tuesday morning nursery duty and then evening shift in the kitchen every day. Other than that it’s freeeeee time for me. = ) Please pray with me that I will use my time wisely.

Also, pray that I will continually turn to God as my Sustain-er. These two verses have been on my mind lately and they are exactly what I need to remember in these coming months:

Psalm 4:8

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed. For the Lord your God is with you, wherever you go.

Really, can these be more perfect? I will be traveling to so many different places and God will be with me, wherever I go. I will meet so many people that will touch my heart and some that I will be relieved to leave: but through all of that God will never leave and I won’t want Him to. He never changes, He is always good, He always loves me, and His presence gives me the ability to lie down AND sleep in peace. I like that “AND” in there. It brings to mind the ideal that I won’t go to bed only to toss and turn all night. I will be able to sleep because I will not be worried or afraid. Do you realize how precious these promises are? Just the thought of them gladdens my heart more than I can say. I am holding on to them with all my might.

So, folks, that’s me right now. I’m looking forward to everything in front of me..and hopefully watching out for it, too. ; ) It’s been “one” day and I've managed to avoid running into anything or ramming into anyone. Therefore, I officially state that the score stands thus - Blind kid = 1. Road life = 0. I’m totally okay with this. Although,… I did have to ask the cook what several of the dishes were at dinner…he may not be too excited that I’m on his crew…. but I say the current stats stand. (As long as nothing happens between here and my cabin.)

Wish me luck!