Since arriving at Columbia Bible College, I have been blessed in so many ways.
I arrived to a fridge which had the basics as well as lactose free milk, and a counter with countless goodies including a bouquet of flowers (I don't care what I've said in the past, I LOVE flowers!), some CBC gear, and a "welcome home" sign! I've been overwhelmed (in the best way) by the hospitality and helpfulness of my co-workers. I am part of the Student Development Team and the four of us call ourselves "The D-Team". These people are amazing, we laugh a lot and still get work done! :D
I came not knowing anyone. My parents knew a few people here and through them I have been SO BLESSED! One of my mom's friends took me all around town to show me around, help me get furniture at the local MCC store (thrift shop), took me to change my licence from Manitoba to British Columbia, helped me get insurance quotes for the car I'm buying, took me for breakfast and even gave me chocolate! Another one of my mom's friends, had me over for dinner, introduced me to their pastor, let me watch the hockey game at their house and sent me home with fresh bread and freezer jam! Through work I have met a few other friends and through them, I've met even more! Again, I must say I am overwhelmed by the Lord's goodness to me through the people He is placing in my life.
It's crazy how fast time flies by. I have been in Abbotsford over a month now. It's still not home, but I know these things take time. I've found a mentor, car, dresser, and a few odds and ends from the MCC store. Still looking for a church, but again, these things can take time. I have found a few "spots"; places I go to be alone, soak up the sun, sit and just be with the Lord. I am constantly giving thanks for the beauty that surrounds me. The mountains are everywhere and on a good clear day Mt. Baker seems to glow (I am looking forward to the day when I get to bring my snowboard to that hill!).
I feel like I know what I'm doing at work, but I also know that as soon as the students arrive, my job description will change from paper work to people work...which I'm pretty sure I enjoy much more (though I kinda enjoy the paper work too!). I never would have dreamed that I would get paid to do what I love which is simply doing life with people. Thank-You Lord.
This transition has happened so fast. I know there is a lot more coming my way but I know that with the Lord, it's all gonna be more than ok.
