edinburgh
i don't know that there's anyone out there that doesn't know it yet, but just in case there is i'm just going to bring up (again) that i'm moving to edinburgh (yes, in scotland) in december. it's a long story, but the highly-condensed version is that God has made it pretty clear that He wants me there for a season. i'm not sure how long that 'season' will be, but i'm in for however long He wants.
i'm not quite sure what to call it, but i guess technically i'll be a missionary. i've been asking God quite alot of questions and i really feel clear on what i'll be focused on while there, even if i'm not clear on how it will all go. i'm looking into (very) far-fetched job possibilities working in a travel agency. considering how much more vacation time europeans get than we "hard working americans" it should be decent income, don't you think? i'm finding myself in that place between faith and working it all out in my head so i don't worry. it's good for me to have to trust God and not to be able to work everything out myself. but it's challenging as well.
a friend and i get together weekly to pray for edinburgh. we also pray that God will reveal His heart for the city and for the part He has for me there. we pray for our friends there, both 24-7ers and ywam-ers. i'm so thankful i'm not going to just be leaving friends and community, i'll also be going to friends and community. with very little effort on my part, is seem to also be collecting contact info for friends of friends that i'm told i need to connect with once i'm there. i'm going to try to get in touch with them in september when i'm there for a visit so i'll already know them when i move. we'll see how that goes.
i'm rambling a bit, but it's something that's on my mind. it's also something God's been really talking to me about, which keeps it even more in my mind. it'll be cool to see how God opens doors and works things out. for now i'm just trying not to worry about how it will all come together.
3 comments:
Its one thing having all that leave, another thing altogether finding the time to take it!
Auntie Sheeberry (9yr old "Olivia" here),
I hope you have a good time in Scotland. You have to tell me what your house is like on your visit. What kind of food do they eat there? I'm studying Switzerland in my class for the Cultural Parade (email soon to follow). My friend, Faith is Scottish. She is in my class. She is 8½ years old.
i'll be happy to tell you all about my visit and take lots of pictures to show you after i come back! did your friend faith tell you much about what her house was like? switzerland is pretty cool. i can tell you some things about it that i learned from my job.
pete, it's a good thing you have friends like me that nag you into getting out to exotic destinations, like portland and york. ;-)
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