sabbath

I am watching Sister Act 2 right now. It is one of my favorite movies...no lie! It's full of music, nuns, inner city kids and Whoopi-how much better can you get?

Today is my sabbath and it couldn't have come at a better time. This week has been CRAZY! Most Fridays end up being more work than a sabbath but I decided that I need to take advantage of my day off and spend it resting and doing things that I want to do....I deserve that. So this morning I slept in until 9am (that's late for me!), had breakfast in bed and am watching Sister Act 2. I feel it has been a great way to start the day!

I usually try to spend a portion of every day reading and journaling. On my days off I love going to Target and sitting in the lil cafe area, treating myself to Starbucks and reading. That may sound strange but it's a great place just to hang out and be by myself while still be around others. Today I may also stop by Trader Joe's and pick up my favorite kind of sushi. Yes, I said sushi. I still dislike seafood but I do like the spicy california roll at Trader Joe's-thanks to Christy! Tonight a friend and I are going to go out and about in the great city of Charlotte...I'm pretty excited! :)

Like I said, this week has been absolutely crazy! It's been one of those weeks where I question what I'm doing here and begin wandering if I'm capable of handling all that's been given to me. It's been full of emotional ups and downs- no electricity, an unexpected death,heating problems, team stuff, more responsibilities, boy craziness, money issues...and I've only been back in Charlotte for 6 days!

On the flip side, there has been some wonderful things that have happened this week. Examples: I've grown closer to a friend at Elevation. She was there for me when all the craziness began and has continued to be a great support. It has been some beautiful bonding time! We had a girl over for dinner who is in the process of applying for Mission Year. It was a good time of hanging out and seeing the excitement she has about doing Mission Year in the fall. It helped remind me why I do what I do.

I had lunch with Queen!! It was the first time I'd seen her since Christmas break and it was so much fun! I just love her! Last night we had a guy over for dinner that is interested in Mission Year. I was amazed at his love for the inner city and the desire and passion he had for the homeless population. It was a really good refreshing conversation about issues I am interested in..and with someone my age! That doesn't happen often.

God is working here in Charlotte. I see His beauty and His work daily. He is here in the midst of the good and the bad. He is there to give me confidence when I don't think I can do it. He gives me the courage to do the things that I don't want or am too scared to do. He loves me even when I feel unloved. He has placed incredible people here in my life...people I never thought I would find in Charlotte-and I'm so thankful for that. Happy Friday everyone!!!