Feeling more and more at home :-)

There is so much to update on over the last few weeks since being back in Thailand! I have decided to first update on my new living space. As some of you know, I have moved off of the school campus and now live in an apartment (technically a condo) down the street. It’s close enough to the school to feel secure and able to get help quickly if I need it, yet far enough away to feel like I have a home away from work.

I was a bit apprehensive in moving off campus because everyone else (minus one other person) lives on campus. I was afraid it would be a challenge being involved with groups and staying in the loop with things. I am naturally a more reserved and shy person, as most of you know. So I had my doubts and fears about being off campus. God has simply been amazing in helping me to come out of my shell even more and surprising me these last few weeks!! I have made connections with new staff members and volunteers as well as building more on other friendships that were started last year. :-) I have also just truly enjoyed living on my own and setting new routines for myself! It has been a great start to this new year!! 

Here are some pictures of my apartment. Still some decorating to do, but it's coming along thanks to Lisa!!  :-)

View from the door

Entry Way

My little kitchen area

View from the door

Dinning area

TV unit. I don't own one, but was given a nice chalk board to put there instead :-)

Living room/ extra bed (sofa turns into a bed!)

LOVE how big this bed is!!!!

Partial view of my bedroom. Yes, those are sliding glass doors.

My huge closet thingy! (i forgot what they are called)

Another blog will be coming shortly to update on other things that have been going on. I just wanted to give some sort of an update while I wait to do the next blog. I have a wonderful conversation tonight with a dear friend and I want to share part of it. One thing that God has been teaching me and reminding me of is His love. Not only His love for me, but His love for ALL of His creation, whether saved or not. I have been reminded that He loves us no matter what. It doesn’t matter what we have done in the past, present, or future. His love is never ending. It’s unfailing. THIS is the love that I want everyone to know. To feel this amazing, undeserved, freely given love that surpasses our understanding. It is a free gift that He willing gives and my mission is to share it and tell the world about it!!!

 “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:37-39