And Then She Flew

A song by Josh Ritter has been my California-anthem so far; here are a couple lyrics:
"Going out to California, gonna let the water warm my clothes. I’m alone but I’m not lonely. Gonna trade the weather for the Western coast. No, don't cry, I'll be back and I'll bring the sun to shine in your eyes on your shoulders... Don't say the trip's been done a hundred thousand times 'cause this one is mine. So I will work at what work finds me and I will take what comfort I can get. I’ll be back when I’m good and ready. California doesn’t seem to think I’m ready yet."

I'm already feeling the warmth of a different Sun and I cannot wait to pack it up and bring it home; right now, I am enjoying soaking in the heat and pressure of spiritual revolution. Right now my internet connection is limited (we do not have wireless at the apartment yet) and I actually need to go; I am meeting my roommates for dinner at a family's house who has been a huge blessing to me so far here. I did want to update my faithful friends and prayer warriors at home, though.

The apartment is coming together well; it's feeling like home. (I'll post pictures soon; my camera and I are at odds). The view is spectacular. Jesus is stirring up some crazy stuff in my heart and I'm warning you guys: I'm about to jump off this cliff and never be the same. I'm an all-or-nothing person and this is my moment... I'm saying, "Yes."

Something on my mind has been where I will go next year; don't get me wrong: my heart is definitely here and involved in the present of what God is doing, but there is wisdom in planning. Ironically, the schools I am most interested in are extremely expensive and have minimal financial aid. I have been doing a little research into getting some scholarships essay-wise, but really I have no idea where to take my college application process. That's terrifying to me in so many ways! Please pray for undoubtable clarity and open doors for whatever and wherever God wants to take me.

Okay, I'm off! My apologies on the brief and flighty update; hopefully when our final roommate comes in tomorrow we can get this internet act together! Love and blessings of revelation.

Prayer Request: the financial means to live here and the money for tuition, direction with college applications, the follow-through on the transformation that is beginning
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URGENT: Pray for our NATION! There is some crazy stuff happening in the spiritual realm that we need to fight for: protection and wisdom especially. We have no right to critique decisions if we are not doing everything we can to encourage the wise ones: that begins in prayer.