The beginning

Last night I was talking to my friend's mom about how bad I felt for not being able to keep in touch with all of the people who have supported me in these last few years. (So, if you're reading this, that's you.) We talked about how life gets busy and most of you have kids and jobs and other things that make staying connected difficult. I mentioned sending out an email and just sending out a mass email every month or so when she suggested setting up a blog for the exact purpose. The more I thought about it, the more I liked it. 

So, that is what this is. This way, there isn't any stress with trying to figure out schedules and time differences so that we can chat and catch up. And, we can stay connected. If you subscribe to this blog, you will receive an email notification in your inbox when I post something new.

You're probably wondering why I titled this blog 'Sojourner'. The dictionary's definition of sojourn is "to stay or reside (in a place) temporarily". I think that sums up the last few years of my life. Since college, I have come and gone from place to place, only ever staying temporarily. I'm in another temporary place as I write this, unsure as to how long I will be here.

So, I begin this tale from the mountains of California. I graduated from Mercy on May 31, 2012, and from there went home for about a week to pack up my things. I then went to Indianapolis to visit my best friend before flying out to CA on June 12th.

Since moving to CA, I have had two job interviews, one of which is looking very promising. If I get the job, I will be an instructor for adults with developmental disabilities, teaching them basic life skills to enable them to become more independent. I had a trial work day on Friday, and this next week I should be called in for a second interview. Hopefully, within the next week or two, I will have a job. 

It's been tough since coming here. I've wrestled with not wanting to be here and with my questions and doubts about whether or not this was the right door to walk through. God is faithful, however, and has put up with my questions and doubts and 'momentary freakouts'. He has shown me that I am in the right place, and I'm trying to walk in trust of that. It's a daily choice of whether to walk in my trust of Him or my understanding. 

I've gone back to the church I visited when I was here last summer and am trying to get involved. I have begun attending a college age small group and it has been great to meet people my own age. Hopefully, it will lead to friendships outside of the study.

I am also an official resident of CA. I applied for my CA driver's license on Tuesday and luckily passed the test. I was not informed about a test, and therefore did not study. I missed the maximum number of questions allowed to still pass: 6. Whew!

Well, I think that's about it for now. Pray for me as I wait to hear about this job. I really want it. Also pray that I would choose to walk in my trust and not my understanding. Also, pray for God's continual provision. 

Love,

Mindy