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Up: This
week has been full of awesome adventures! We interns took a walk into Greenwich
again and explored a little of the downtown area. Some friends took us out to a
lovely dinner on Sunday night which was a treat in food and fellowship. We let
goats come to tea. We took a day trip into Vermont, visiting the New Skete
orthodox monastery and going to the top of Mt. Equinox. It’s really been
wonderful and incredibly refreshing.
Family Style Italian!
Post-Dinner selfie with the Robersons!
The overlook to the Carthusian monastery near Mt. Equinox. The monks there live in total silence!
View from the top of Mt. Equinox!
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Down: Y’all, I only have one week left. One of the other
interns leaves this weekend. Part of the reason we did so much fun stuff this
past week (besides the fact that we wanted to) was that this was our last
chance, really, to do them together. So that’s kind of sad.
God-Sighting:
This past Friday it rained most of the day. It drizzled in the morning, then
cleared up before really storming for awhile in the afternoon. It was kind of a
slow, boring, grey day (not really what you picture for July). But, as we’re
eating dinner (in silence, as usual), I heard a cough. I looked up and Sister
is looking right at me, then points out the window. There was the longest
rainbow I have ever seen in my life. Slowly other people noticed it too (it
helped that I gasped loudly when I saw it!) and we all admired its beauty. It
was really special to me for two reasons. First, the rainbow itself: it was absolutely
amazing and an undeniable reminder that God’s mercies are new every morning and
his promises are everlasting. Second, since it was pointed out to me, it felt
like a gift; these women know me so well that they know what will make me happy
and excited. It’s truly phenomenal how much these women care.
Other
Notes: Things are looking up for my (fast approaching) move
to Austin. My roommates and I have been approved to rent a house and are in the
process of signing the lease right now! It is a little complicated since there
are five of us and very few in the same state at the moment, so prayers for
ease of transition regarding all of that paperwork is greatly appreciated!
Also, we are taking a road trip to Maine this weekend,
for which I can’t wait! We are going to a goat farm and the coast so, really,
what could be better? Please pray for safe travels, especially on Friday and
Sunday when we will be driving.
"Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the Lord! The Lord who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion." Psalm 134:2-3
Rainbows always seem like a gift to me and not just because of the promise to Noah. It seems that they are often there just when I need to be reminded of God's love for me. This spring i saw 2 very special rainbows. The first was a double very bright rainbow and the second one I could see the entire rainbow from end to end. Dealing with expensive and time consuming car a/c issues was making me grumpy and seeing the double rainbow reminded me to relax and let God.
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