On the couch...again!
It has become a joke with one of my room-mates that I am always in the same spot on the couch when she comes home :) In reality, I've been at work all day, and am cramming in homework for my grad class, before I jet off for LA or my other job or...? She just always catches me like I sit around all day. T'would be nice :)
An update on life in general: I feel so much better. Healthier. More adult? I've been attending a new church in the new year which is a huge blessing. Teaching preschool is going well. Grad school is not my favorite but I try not to complain :)A poem of mine is being published this year in an anthology of up-and-coming poets and I am so honored and surprised! It feels like God saying, "I gave you your gifts, and I'll tell you whether they suck or not!" I am trying to nurture my artistic side more with poetry and accordion and singing, so please pray with me that God would give me more opportunity to glorify Him with these things.
Citizenship: I am sending off an official request for my great-grandfather's naturalization paper. This is the LAST document required (it will take MONTHS)needed in order to apply for Italian citizenship. Please pray that everything goes smoothly and quickly. Pray also that God would provide all of the finances needed for this last leg because I have about $1200 I am estimating for the application.
This summer: Wow, God has really thrown me for a loop and I am not surprised knowing Him and knowing my life. I will spare you the long story, but needless to say, after doing some ministry with friends in Germany and England, I am able to go and visit my friends and church in Rome. I see this both as a time to encourage my Christian friends (and be encouraged by them!), to connect/witness to my non-Christian friends, and to pray about where God would have me live/work etc. What I didn't expect was the opportunity to go back to Sicily! After Rome, I will meet a friend of mine in Sicily for one week. This place is very dear to my heart and I am very curious to see what God is doing. Something profound happened inside me when I studied there, and I am returning prayerfully to see whether this is still a place God would have me be involved.
Also, I've been in Italian language class since January and the term is about to end. I'd love to start the next term because it's important to me to maintain the language, but I need to be wise with my finances and time. Please pray as I make this decision (I've been able to make some good friendships and even talk about church and Christianity in class!)and for increased blessing with Italian!
Above all, I am so thankful. As I look at the tragedy in the world I am overwhelmed by God's grace to me. My time here in California is fruitful (my grandma went to church with me last week!! Please pray that my grandfather will join next time!) as I continue to minister to my LA family and enjoy my dear friends. I covet your prayers for present strength and wisdom, and a future hope.
Peace, Allie
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