If ever there was a wisp of a thought that God's will for our lives is wrought with boredom, senseless action or monotony, the thought has long since dissipated. God knows our hearts and our yearnings, and following one's call does not mean giving up everything that excites us. (How is that for affirmation of God's love for us?!?) So, here Zach and I find ourselves on a grand new adventure, our eyes continually widening to the diversity of God's creation and the beauty within the people of God everywhere. Here we are... We are here...
Thirteen weeks have passed since we packed up our house in Dubuque, Iowa. The days and weeks since have been marked with visiting family and friends, a synod assembly, a wedding, doctors visits, orientation, the summer mission conference, farewell dinners and commissioning services, paintball, boating on Leech Lake and zip lining through the Redwoods. We've covered Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, California, Illinois, and Ontario, Canada. We have stowed our carry-ons in 15 planes worth of over-head compartments in these weeks, and - needless to say - when we stepped past that last baggage claim and met our supervisors for internship -- we were ready.
We are excited for the year ahead, and anticipate learning heaps from Augustin and Thomas. We already know our pairing to be a great fit, myself with the quiet and witty Augustin at Bansar Lutheran Church, and Zachariah with the outgoing and comical Thomas at Luther House Chapel. Both are very insightful with deeply-grounded theologies.
To all those who are with us on this journey - in thought and prayer, in presence via letters and Skype - a tremendous Thank You. We are here to grow in our witness as the body of Christ and to share in communion together. Your presence with us affirms this reality. God's peace be with you in your journey,
Emily
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