Ok, so my mom said I need to give more details about what I'm doing and stuff. I'm currently working in a house with seven teenage girls. This last Friday was Halloween. We had several girls go home for visits. My coworker, Niki, and I planned some things for us to do with the girls since there was no school that day. We bobbed for apples. I got my second apple in under 3 seconds. We all got quite wet. We made cookies in different shapes then iced them. Niki and I peeled grapes for an hour and a half. Then we blindfolded the girls and had them feel different gross things. We freaked them out a bit. I made potato salad for dinner, and a couple of the girls dressed up for the trick or treaters. It was a fun day, and Niki and I were very tired by the end of the day. I go back on duty tonight at 9:30pm for another 6 day shift.
There are only three churches here in town and I have been to all three. They're different then what I'm use to. To of them are more formal. It is weird going to church and not knowing anyone. That's probably the thing I dislike the most...being the "new" person.....especially in a small town.
There's a small lake with a path that goes all the way around it...about a mile long. It's been really nice weather, so I like to take walks around the lake when I have time off. There are more crickets, grasshoppers, ladybugs, and beetles here then I have ever seen anywhere else. The temperature is different every day....so it keeps throwing me off. Over all things have been good so far. Please continue to pray for me. Thank you all for your support and prayers.
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Rosanna it sounds like you are experiencing tons of new and uncomfortable things.
Cast all your cares on Him, lean into His indwelling presence.
love, A Connie
Hi, Rosanna
I tried to send you a message last night but I apparently did something wrong and the "editors" wouldn't pass it on. I got some advice from your mom so will try again.
I had those skinned grapes and other gross stuff played on me in my far-away youth. I'm surprised (or am I?) that you would do that to your girls. Glad you had a good time though.
I check your blog regularly and it sounds like it's going well for you. I understand the difficulty of going to a new church where you don't know anyone. But, knowing you, it won't be long until you have lots of friends.
God bless you, Rosanna. Goldye
Hi Rosanna,
I have to say, I think I know just how you feel. I moved away from my life-long home and have since moved again. It is difficult to be new and all things to be new. From my experience it is a little death. It takes time to make a home. I know that you are trusting the Lord to show you this new adventure in life and He will. Keep looking for all the opportunities open to you and keep looking for a church that you feel excited about being a part of. In the meantime write your heart out to those who love you, we understand and you will realize one day that you don't need to write so much!!!
I hope that I have not discouraged you in any way, you may see things very much different than I did. But, I know that you will do great and you have soooooo much ahead of you! I am praying for you!
lovingly, Neva
Hey, Rosanna Bannana....This is your Favorite Aunt from Fresno...:) I know I'm your only Aunt from Fresno...I didn't want anyone else to get jealous...
I'm sure that you've experienced mnay new changes, as you had when you moved to Portland for the very first time...Now your just farther away...Doesn't the email and cell phone mean more to you now in a way of communicating to your friends and family.
I understand about kids and there reactions. Teaching kids everyday...I've experiences many reactions that you are having..It's a must to let them know your expections up front and remind them of them too!!! It takes time for them to understand that you are in authority and they must respect you....Once they've understood it and tested you... they'll know and understand your purpose and your love for them...Rememeber they are not your peers...but you are the adult with a lot of love for them.
I can't imagine living in such a small town... I guess everyone knows each other...and maybe a church family can get to know you better and have you over to their home sometime...
Love to you...God Bless!!
Grandma and Aunt Diane
What are you going to do on your day off???
love you
Rosanna- a comment on going to a new church: I have been going to the same church for 26 yrs. In the past year an early service was started(0800). All of the members from my bible study thought that was a good idea(we were going to the 0900). Since I have difficulty with early morning, I stayed at 0900. Guess what, I go to church and sit alone. Oh, I meet and greet new people but deep inside I have a lonely feel. I'm telling you this story so that you will understand that I have been there.
However, you are young enough to make new friends; it sounds like you are doing that already. God bless you. By the way, I still have the small picture you gave me attached to my lamp, so you come to mind often. What a great experience you are having!
Love, Aunt P.
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