A month ago I had it in my mind that I would be staying home for the summer. I had applied to numerous organizations and was rejected in the nicest way; they all said they would pray for me and that God would bring me to the right one. I laughed cause all I could think of was "You are the right one!" I interviewed with WAR because I wanted to see if they would even want me. They called back and said yes. It was an unpaid internship I couldn't afford (sigh of relief of staying home), nope! The stipend I applied through would work even if I interned for a month. I thought about it. I had been praying for this all semester, wasn't this the answer to my prayers? I wanted to say no because if I said yes I would be going to a place I had never been before to live with strangers and possibly be uncomfortable. I made a deal of going if I could only be in Grand Rapids for a month (maybe that would make them NOT want me!....don't even try to understand my brain), they granted it. Where would I live? How would I get there? Well, God worked all of it now and now I'm in basically my own apartment in the basement of this amazing couple's house. The bed I'm sitting on is a full sized bed (!!!) and I have my own bathroom and walk-in closet. Not only does God answer prayer, He answers in style. He spoils me.
I bought the ticket and figured that, despite myself, God was working His plans and I was going to be His instrument. My good friend, Lauren, was married June 2nd on the Lake, looking as beautiful as ever. We didn't notice it getting late because the sun was still up. By the time we realized what time it was, my friend Matt and I, had to get on the road to meet my family at the train. Medium-story short, the GPS said we would arrive at 10:55pm. My train was scheduled to leave at 11:00pm. Caleb, Diane and my parents had already checked me in so it was all set. The GPS freaked out and I almost threw up. Matt dropped me off at 10:45pm, just in time! Thankfully the train was late so I had a longer time to be with my family. I ended up leaving at midnight for my all-night trip to Chicago. I sat next to a guy my age and wondered why he was ignoring the conductor when he asked him where he was going. He was deaf! We communicated the best we could but let's just say I didn't talk as much as I would have liked (the rest of the train was probably thankful!).
The photo doesn't do the view or the bride justice
My sister, Stephanie, and her boyfriend met me in Chicago to keep me company for my seven-hour layover. I loved seeing them and Chicago! I simply know the best people who do anything for me even if it is touring a random city just to pass the time.
Hello Chicagoooo
So glad that I got to see the cloud gate!
My girl
Her boy
I left Chicago and arrived in Grand Rapids around 11:00pm Sunday night. One of my bosses was there to pick me up. She dropped me off at my new home for the next month and as I talked with my new "host parents" I realized how much I'm going to enjoy living with them. Exhausted and slightly dazed I went to bed, mentally preparing myself for Monday morning at WAR, so excited!
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