and we're off...

lift me up and take me out of here (part 2)

most people who know about our trip to chicago also know that our plans have changed slightly- at least where i am concerned. as i explained, or at least attempted, in my last post about chicago is why we are going. i communicated some of my hesitations and unrest about going for a year. i had been trying to shake the feeling by talking to others about it and by chalking it up to fear. however, after talking to others, i grew more discouraged. finally, i talked with holly and casey, my two beautiful friends with whom i am making the journey. here's the change- i will be returning at the end of august instead of next may. i have a strong desire for a home, for stability, for a community. and that is why i will be returning early.

when i return, my hope is that i will be able to move into east atlanta and live as a small community with people whom i love dearly. there is a community of people there who love each other and love their neighbors, but most of all, desire to please the Lord. if i am unable to move in there, i will seek to be content with living where i can, with whom i can, doing what i can.

there are the huge details of where i will live and where i will work, as well as when i can enter graduate school. perhaps i should be more worried about these details, but for the time being, i simply am not. ok, i am sort of.

that's all for now. i will post our chicago letter later. i ask kindly, yet pleadingly, for your prayers. now and as we set out on our trip. thank you.