I thought I would begin this extremely over due update with a story. Yesterday, God woke me up with the idea of spending the day with Him. I liked that idea, even though I could have thought of ten other things that needed to be done and five people I would have loved to hang out with, I really wanted to hang out with God. We decided on going to the mall to buy things for my room. Due to lack of transport and boldness on my part we had to settle for walking to K mart. After enjoying a long quiet time and cold glass of Ginger Green Tea I set out on my way. Trip outfit; floral sun dress, sunnies and flip flops. Trip soundtrack; The Temper Trap. I was set. The music set a quick paced so I made it to K Mart in record timing. Three shelves, cream curtains, 79 printed photos, two clocks, and an hour and a half later, I walked out of K Mart a proud shopper. After packing all those things and the other random items collected in a backpack, I tucked my selves under one arm and my clocks under the other and headed home. In my opinion, a one and a half mile walk up hill practically carrying my weight in home decor does not sound like good way to spend thirty minutes but, for some reason I didn't mind. As I walked I listened to upbeat music and laughed at the thought of how funny I looked. As I crossed the bridge over the train tracks I was suddenly filled with uncontainable joy. I could barely control myself and practically skipped the rest of the way up the hill.
Now, that might seem like the most anticlimactic and uneventful story ever, and it sort of is but I have a reason for sharing it. In communication I desire to be real with you. I want you to see and understand where I am coming from and what I am struggling with. This stories point is to display a struggle in my life and Gods infinite grace and glory. I have been struggling with a lack of God given joy for the past few months and this story describes the very moment I was once again filled to the top. This story is an example of the life I desire to live. One that is infused with God at every turn. One that is never lacking in miracles and God doing big things, even while running errands. I hope this will encourage you to seek God in every moment. Ask Him to show up and be expectant.
This last month has been filled with provision, excitement, home improvement, refreshment and heat. Over Christmas I was asked to pray about staffing the April DTS since I was not going to be able to staff the January school. After a week of prayer and encouraging conversation I confirmed that I would be staffing the April DTS 2011. Since then I have spent my mornings and afternoons in the office recruiting new students and pastorally caring for accepted ones. I have loved working on the school and feel such a great sense of ownership as a staff member now.
Our base celebrated Australia day together at the beach and has begun to have a BBQ in the backyard every Friday. I love the sense of family we are creating.
One of the biggest things to happen for me in January has been the completion of my room. I have been living in Lewis House for four months and two weeks ago I officially began to work on getting settled in my new home. I painted my wall with the help of two of my friends. Gray-blue and teal were my colors of choice and I love them together. I worked a whole weekend on painting my bunk bed and mirror and finding other furniture to put in my room. This last Thursday was the day that it all come together. Pictures are on the wall, clothes on hangers and furniture in place. I now love to hang out in my room and love having people over to sit on my couch and have a good conversation over tea. I feel truly settled for the first time since moving here and it is such a relief.
February and March are a bit of a mystery right now. Other then recruiting students I do not know what they are going to hold and I am excited to find out. Please pray for wisdom as I plan for the school and prepare for the students to come. I am so excited and scared out of my mind at the same time.
I will be posting pictures of my room and happenings over the last month on my blog. I would love you to check them out. http://hannahgreywilliams.blogspot.com/
Blessings until later,
Hannah
Now, that might seem like the most anticlimactic and uneventful story ever, and it sort of is but I have a reason for sharing it. In communication I desire to be real with you. I want you to see and understand where I am coming from and what I am struggling with. This stories point is to display a struggle in my life and Gods infinite grace and glory. I have been struggling with a lack of God given joy for the past few months and this story describes the very moment I was once again filled to the top. This story is an example of the life I desire to live. One that is infused with God at every turn. One that is never lacking in miracles and God doing big things, even while running errands. I hope this will encourage you to seek God in every moment. Ask Him to show up and be expectant.
This last month has been filled with provision, excitement, home improvement, refreshment and heat. Over Christmas I was asked to pray about staffing the April DTS since I was not going to be able to staff the January school. After a week of prayer and encouraging conversation I confirmed that I would be staffing the April DTS 2011. Since then I have spent my mornings and afternoons in the office recruiting new students and pastorally caring for accepted ones. I have loved working on the school and feel such a great sense of ownership as a staff member now.
Our base celebrated Australia day together at the beach and has begun to have a BBQ in the backyard every Friday. I love the sense of family we are creating.
One of the biggest things to happen for me in January has been the completion of my room. I have been living in Lewis House for four months and two weeks ago I officially began to work on getting settled in my new home. I painted my wall with the help of two of my friends. Gray-blue and teal were my colors of choice and I love them together. I worked a whole weekend on painting my bunk bed and mirror and finding other furniture to put in my room. This last Thursday was the day that it all come together. Pictures are on the wall, clothes on hangers and furniture in place. I now love to hang out in my room and love having people over to sit on my couch and have a good conversation over tea. I feel truly settled for the first time since moving here and it is such a relief.
February and March are a bit of a mystery right now. Other then recruiting students I do not know what they are going to hold and I am excited to find out. Please pray for wisdom as I plan for the school and prepare for the students to come. I am so excited and scared out of my mind at the same time.
I will be posting pictures of my room and happenings over the last month on my blog. I would love you to check them out. http://hannahgreywilliams.blogspot.com/
Blessings until later,
Hannah
