First of all, my car is working, and it was indeed NOT the transmission, but the torque converter, which is a huge praise (and a lot less expensive). I was able to pick it up in Birmingham last Friday afternoon, which meant I did not have to cancle or post-pone my trip to Athens.
Honestly, I was slightly terrified of going to Athens, as much as I wanted to see everyone. I realized, as I got off I-85 onto Highway 316 last Saturday, that my stomach was twisting in knots. I'm not sure. I think it was a combination of excitement, and nervousness at the prospect of seeing old friends again (seven years after moving away), and I think generally afraid of my own awkwardness, and the idea of asking for money. It would seem I had completely forgotten the title of my last post - indeed, I forget that all the time.
However, you might not be surprised to find out that this trip was possibly the most encouraging part of my summer. So, I expect meeting with people to talk about support is going to be an intensly uncomfortable, mentally exhausting process. I was amazed by how it was quite the opposite. I walked out of each meeting feeling entirely overwhelmed by the grace of God shown through the body of Christ. These people truly encouraged me through their listening, asking questions, giving advice, and prayers offered for me. I know I am unqualified for this internship on my own, but through this trip, one thing I really learned was how each and every one of these people are an integral part of my ministry, and that I need all of you to minister with me. Without your support, and particularly, without your prayers and encouragement, I know I could not go to Davidson with RUF.
So, I do ask for your continued prayers, and I am so thankful to all of you for your prayers thus far and for your support. I know I write about encouragement and about trusting God, but just as quickly as God is teaching me these lessons, I am forgetting them, and I need prayer that I would constantly remember God's faithfulness. Please keep praying too for financial support. I am at 58%, which is awesome, but I still have $8,500 to go before I can move to campus next month. Also pray, as I am feeling frustrated that I don't know how best to use my time right now, and I feel like I am at a stand still in support raising and don't know where to go from here.
Until next time,
