still surreal

Here I sit on my couch, sipping coffee, writing letters, watching a movie and journaling and I realize still can't believe that I'm living in DC sometimes.  I'm sitting here writing notes to family and friends and when I put my return address on the envelope I still have the instinct of writing my Rochester address.  It's kind of crazy how time flies because while it still feels so surreal I also feel like I've been here way longer than 2 months.  I'm not the only one...one of the regular customers at Ebz didn't believe me when I said that I've only lived here for 2 months.  It's sort of amazing how easy it is to move and settle in when we put our faith in God.  Left to my own device I would probably not be here right now and if I was here I would still feel like a stranger, but God calls His people and doesn't make them go alone...He goes with them.  No matter where we move, no matter what jobs we take, we can still feel settled in because the God of the universe is always with us no matter where we are.  Regardless of how many awesome people I meet here and the fact that I love my job...without God it would feel less meaningful and I'm sure the peace I have would be anxiety instead! 

Thank you, God, for never leaving your children to go alone...the journey is only made worthwhile when we stop and recognize we're on it with you!