Being home is so good. Even if it rains all the time and none of my clothes fit anymore and I'm always so cold I feel like my toes are going to fall off. It's great to just be able to hang out with my family and watch movies and cook dinner and just be together. God is so faithful to carry out what he tells us. When I was in Haiti, God told me not to stress out about getting a job or making a bunch of money for track. He told me to focus on serving my family and showing them his love. So that's what I've been trying to do. I mean, honestly, it's hard not to stress about it sometimes. It's $30,000. How could I not. But then I realize that God has it all under control and he's going to provide. Why should I worry? What's the point?
Someone gave me a verse right before I left hawaii and it's been such a blessing. It's Philippians 4:4-7.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Such an encouragement, yeah? I love it. Though you might too.
The Lord has really been providing for me. I don't have any money right now. Seriously, I have $7.09 in savings. So my family has been giving me little things that are the biggest help in the world. My sister bought me a pair of jeans the other day and this morning I woke up to $4 from my mommy for a coffee at starbucks. She's so sweet. You don't even know how happy it made me. Plus, random people have been emailing me about photo sessions. People I don't even know. It's so great! I know that Jesus is providing for my every need. He is always faithful.


So my plan for today:
Chiropractor Appointment (you have no idea how messed up my back is from sleeping on the ground)
Starbucks (I'm thinking half white mocha half pumkin spice with no whip and extra foam. mmmmmm)
Grocery Shopping (I cook dinner monday-friday now. It's so much fun!!)
Dinner (Salmon with lemon herb sauce and mediterranean chickpea salad. Come over if you want some.)
Family time.
Jesus time.
Sleep.

3 comments

1. Anna on October 11, 2010 at 4:35 PM

   mmm dinner sounds good! I'll be there in a minute.

    
2. inplainsight on October 13, 2010 at 8:34 PM

   Would love the recipe for the mediterranean chickpea salad!

    
3. Jill on October 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM

   here you go! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mediterranean-Chickpea-Salad-I/Detail.aspx