Hi blog !! It’s Lola!!
I actually have not a clue where this space is going to lead but as a huge verbal processor I’m thrilled to find out what I learn. Thanks for joining me on that process. There’s a lot I could say in trying to explain my last month here. But let me just start with this. My word for this year has been expectant. I’ve been seeking to learn that the Lord provides in abundance despite my fears of scarcity. Learning to lean into Psalm 23:6 (which Ashley wrote in my notebook bc she’s the best !!) and trust that his goodness and mercy will follow me. And boy has this month been a way the Lord has been at work in teaching me to see his goodness!!
Don’t get me wrong this has been a lot of transition. And as someone who is classically terrible at transition that’s been overwhelming. There’s been ups and downs and highs and lows and tears and smiles! But what a cool experience to see how many incredible things come out of the newness. New best friends! New church community! New people who pour into me! New people to pour into! A new job in a completely new environment! A new home! A new city! A new state! But in all of that new that just 4 weeks ago felt so unknown there has been the sweetest outpouring of grace. And its teaching me to be expectant (living my word of the year !!!) for all that is to come. A note to Lola of the future- as things get more comfortable don’t forget the ways the Lord has shown up particularly in the overwhelming of the newness, the ways his grace has been particularly sufficient here.
I feel like there’s so much that I could talk about in this space. A blessing of fellows has been how many pieces there are that all function together. But before I make myself overwhelmed I’m just going to stick to a list of some sweet moments: meals around Ashley’s table getting to hear about everyones week, my new job looking out for me and helping me settle in, Mona teaching me and Evy to cook, birthday picnics, piling into cars together, sitting as people bravely and honestly share their stories (if I may be as bold as to pick a very favorite part so far this is it), praying together, sitting on a boat and being in my favorite lake, exploring new places, little moments with my friends who remind me what it is to be known as I build that here too, going to class (eep I missed being a student and being excited to learn), hearing the wisdom that is being poured into me. PGFWABF !!
And to be deeply in character let me end with some statistics for the month:
Days as a Fellow: - 26
New dogs petted:- 5
Times I’ve cried:- 12
Times I’ve called my mom: 16
Sweet new friends: 13
Thats all for now. Surely his goodness and mercy will follow me!!
-Lola