i finally arrived!

So I arrived in Thompson's Station yesterday and I was welcomed with open arms. When I arrived at my new home, my roommate welcomed me with a giant hug and we hit it off so great! I started moving in all my stuff, and by the end of the day I had everything situated, and it is starting to feel like home. Dad and I went out to try and find a Walmart or Target, but ended up getting lost and I came to the realization, really quickly, that there is no "quick trip" to target. Almost everything here is about 20-25 minutes away, with the exception of a few places. That is OK though because it will give me time to sit back and enjoy the scenery.
I was able to talk with my roommate a little, and I was shown a little of her heart. Her passion. We were able to talk about different things that the Lord did in her life prior to my coming, and different things the Lord did in my life prior to me coming. There is no doubt in my mind that this whole job and move thing was and is of the LORD, and the LORD is going to continually pour out His abundance on me and my roommate because we both have obeyed Him.
Today dad and I drove around and visited my "office". I say it is and "office" because it is actually a house (Rivet House) that we work out of. I met a lot of the guys I will be working with and they seem really neat. We then drove over the the Orbit house and met a couple of people. We then drove down to the sales office to see that operation. Mainly today was just a day of driving around and figuring out where different things are around town. Tonight my dad and I are going to go to a lifegroup with Jeannie, and I am going to meet some people that I can hopefully have connections with.

sights

so today i saw a couple of things that reminded me of a couple people back home. Throughout the course of one day, I saw 5 yellow jeeps, and a number of places to just sit and talk (benches, chairs and tables). I also took a tram ride at NASA that reminded me of the number of times I rode the tram at D-Land and who I rode it with. I took a lot of time to think about the times I had with those certain people, and you know who you are.

I love you all and miss you all too!

travels

today was the day i left california. it was the end of a really emotional weekend, but the LORD was gracious. as i drove i was able to think back on the past few days, and i realized that even though goodbyes are hard, and i really didn't enjoy them, the LORD kept confirming my move. He is so good to me, and His word never returns void, every single day, in my Bible reading, There was something that spoke directly to me.
as i drove through different states, there is really nothing to see except flatlands and mountains, but I saw more. I saw a beautiful creation of the Lord.
this is not an easy road by any means, but it is a road that is paved by the Lord, and I know that the LORD will also guide me as i drive down this road i call my life.

Body World-Daily Delight

Today i went to an exhibit in Los Angeles and it was an amazing experience. This exhibit was a way to view the human body in a whole new way. They took human cadavers and dissected them and positioned them in unique ways so that us, the viewer, can best see the intricate veins, muscles and nerves within the human body. I have always been intrigued by the human body, but today i saw it in a whole new way. It is a weird way to become close with the Lord, but as i was standing there, i realized the magnitude of my Lord. He is so amazing and He obviously has everything planned out because there is no way that people could "just happen". Looking at the nerves and everything, that is proof that the Lord chose to create us and make us His Daily Delight.
The other thing i realized is that the faces of the cadavers were shown a lot. As i looked at their bodies and their faces, their eyes, i started to think about who that person was. Obvisously they had lives, but i was wondering what their story was. Overall, i went there for the purpose of learning more about the body and looking at the cadavers to do it, but at the end of the day i left there with a deeper appreciation for being created.

changes that are happening

5 days until graduation, and 15 days until I move to Nashville. Moving to Nashville is something that scares the living daylights out of me…in the flesh. There are so many things that are unknown to me out there. I don’t know anybody, I don’t know how to get anywhere, I don’t have a church, I don’t, I don’t, I don’t!!! there are so many I don’t knows in this whole experience, but there is something that I do know! I do know that my God is there with me, I do know that my God has opened this door for me, I Do know that my God is going to make it all alright. This move is for me like the ultimate step of faith in my life right now. Isn’t that what faith is? Stepping out into the unknown, or the scariness of life, but knowing that the Lord has it all in His hands? My Lord has called me to a life of faith. Part of having faith is knowing that the Lord is going to do what He promised. He has promised me only things to prosper my life, not to harm me, so I know that I won’t be harmed in this move as long as I stay in his hands. Another thing that I am having a hard time with is the fact that I am going to need to find a new church out in Nashville. I am a little nervous about this because I love The Rock and I have grown so much in the time I have attended there. The level of belief that the members and pastors of The Rock have is something that surpasses all churches I have seen to date. They are soo deep in their faith and walking in the truth of what God said He will do, He WILL DO. He said that He would heal us, so He will. It might not happen in our timing, but it will happen! That is so hard for some people to believe, but it is true! So when I think about moving to Nashville, my flesh may be scared, but my spirit is not! My spirit knows that what I am about to embark on is something that is so good, and something that the Lord will be a part of! He is going to protect me and He is going to guide me through this! He is my Rock and my Fortress, when I am scared, I can run to Him and know that I am safe!