Common Chairs...

I have now officially been here two weeks. Since I last talked to you, my container arrived, I moved the majority of possessions into a garage at Cham's apartment complex. The rest (a chest of clothes and a few other random things) went to Kathy's little apartment. I borrowed a bed from the Corbins and set up my residence in a corner of Kathy's living room. It was nice to have a "place" in Arlington, a place to call home for now. I've spent most of the last week looking for a job, getting to know the people of the commons, going to a baby shower, eating sushi, sitting by the river, enjoying the rain, and trying to purchase my new scooter. On Sunday I was asked to house sit for a family in the church who were leaving for vacation. So, though I have my corner at Kathy's on East 5th street, I have really only been there very little. I am mainly here to take care of their little puppy, Lady. I have found in the last few days that I am not much of a dog lover...they are a bit too cuddly and up in your face for my taste...
I have been surprised at how easily I have acclimated to living here. I love it. I knew I would enjoy it, but I thought it would be much harder for me, moving away, not knowing anyone, trying to find my place. But I must say, God has been so very gracious in making it all quite adjustable for me. The Commons already feels like home. Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and hospitable. I'm just waiting for the school year to start up so youth group and pick back up. I haven't been able to meet very many of the youth yet. But I'm working on it. :)
So, for now, as far as prayer goes, I'm mainly just thankful. There are a few things I could use some prayer about...Firstly, we are still looking for a house. There is another girl that is thinking about rooming with us and we want a spare room for whatever ministry purposes come up. Therefore we are in search for a four-room house somewhere near the center of Arlington. However, before we can think about getting a house, I need to find a job for financial security. I have been blessed with a number of supporters, but I am not really sure how regular they will be, so I am looking for a part time, possibly full time job (another thing to pray about). Finally, pray that through the craziness of summer, vacation, and so forth, that the Commons has not lost people. We are growing slowly, so just pray that once regular life starts back up we will continue to grow and reach more families.
I love you all! I thank God for you every day...I really do!