A Taste of Independence

So for the past two weeks, Jason and I have been pretty much inseparable. In part because we are crazy about each other and in part because we don't know anyone else:) Nevertheless, today I made some big strides in independence in this new city. My first solo city bus excursion was successful! I started my new job today at Cornish College of the Arts as the new Music Department Coordinator and even though Jason said he would accompany me on my travel to the school, I wanted to prove to myself that I could get around the city by myself. So, I planned out my route and everything was going fine until I missed my connecting bus. I tried not to panic, but I must have looked concerned because this man with a patch over one eye and a cane with skulls on top (I swear he was a pirate!) asked if I was lost. He told me where to get on the next bus and I arrived at my new job on time. I also made it home just fine in case you were worried.

It is too soon to tell, but I think I am going to enjoy my new job. The previous Department Coordinator has been at Cornish for eight years and so I have some big shoes to fill, but I believe I am up to the challenge. The benefits are great - 20 days of vacation in my first year in addition to the standard holidays. Everyone has been very nice so far, so I am off to a good start.

Besides the new job, another huge answer to prayer happened tonight. I was invited by a girl in my apartment building to a small group she host at a local coffee shop. I went tonight and met ten incredible, unique, and diverse women. It is so good to be forming friendships and I was truly blessed by our conversation and time together. New friendships are so special! I am even spending the day tomorrow with one of the women I met tonight. God is so good!

God has been so gracious to us in this new place. We are incredibly thankful for the joys God is bringing into our lives each day. My taste of independence today was a great confirmation that soon I can call this place home.