I've Moved

In the middle of October I moved in with my close friend Tim. I had for a month prior to the move slowly been feeling more and more lonely. I had lived on my own for a year, and the desire to be found in a community of people chasing after the heart of God together was very strong on my heart, so at Tim's invitation I moved in with him. This was not an easy decision because it meant moving out of the North End. I now live in the West End. I prayed lots and really felt that this was the LORD's directing. After talking with Pastor Tom from Zion, and another respected friend, who both encouraged me that this was a good thing, I had peace about the move. My parents lent me their truck, some friends helped me out (so very much appreciated!) and the move, clean-up and transition was quick and seamless. The best part was how I immediately felt so very much at home at Tim's place. It was such a gift from God. His peace is so good. Within a couple weeks of moving in, some refugees also moved in. We have a full house! There are two single men from Ethiopia, one a muslim, the other an Orthodox Christian. And there is a family of three, who are JW's, from the Congo. There is also an elderly lady who lived through WWII who has been living in the house for 30 years. She is non-religious. All of us get along very well.

Even though I do not presently live in the North End, I still love it. I know my adventures there are not over. My present address is temporary, the agreement is that I will move out in April. Hopefully, Tim and I will be able to stay together. Hopefully, we will be able to move back into the North End. I am very much inspired and encouraged by Tim's love for the North End and both of us would like to live there.