I feel like God did this. There really isn’t any other way to describe what has gone on since my return to America. So many things, have just really come together. Things that I never thought would. I’ll give you the brief run down of things that I see God providing me with. A roommate, an apartment (in a place I thought I’d never be able to really live), friends, a car, a job, verbal affirmation, friends to help me move in both Raleigh and in Wilmington, an iphone, and community. God is so very, very gracious. I feel overwhelmed that He chooses to provide for me in such real and tangible ways.

I’m so overwhelmed with all kinds of thankfulness and truth. I’m glad to be in this season, where I am, enjoying life, and in many ways so glad for all that God has done in my life so far.

The past month has brought on some hard realities about returning to America - missed out inside jokes, shared experiences, and just a general feel that I was really really gone, and life here went on. It’s harder now than it was when I first returned and I think that’s because the honeymoon phase has faded and I’m now entering into some crazy realities of what you experience as a returned missionary.

But there’s a lot going on in my life, and no one around me denies it. Most understand it and give me grace to live.

I’m getting settled into my new apartment and I’m loving it. I can’t wait to have friends over and make this a home!

This is not coincidence, none of it. I recognize all of this as full provision from Jesus. I’m so thankful and the full reality that I don’t deserve any of this is sweeping over me like a rushing river.