So, since it has been almost 18 months since I moved to Chicago, I decided to write a post about what I've learned since moving to Chicago....It's a lot, so don't be surprised if this is part one of a mini-series :)
2. Poverty is neither a black nor a white thing.
3. Saying hi to strangers is not weird, actually its expected!
4. 13 hours away from my family is too far!
5. God is PROVIDER
6. I've learned what direction east, north, west, and south really is! :) I can get around in a big city, now that is something I NEVER thought I'd be able to do!
7. Christ can be found in the angry, crying, fist-balled, snot-nosed child more readily at times than the angelic, smiling child
8. I can get by on very little income and think the greatest blessings are in the smallest acts of kindness
9. It is in the trials that I find myself closest to God
10. I know now that I want to settle down somewhere WARM!
11. Ministry is the hardest job in the world yet the most fulfilling
12. The true meaning of sabbath
13. Living in community is really hard
14. Racism is still very real today
15. I will never forgive myself for not being there when my dog died
16. My brother is still the coolest guy I know, even when he is a big dork!
17.You can learn so much from a child: innocence, joy, forgiveness...true examples of how we must enter the kingdom of Christ
19. Coaching basketball is my favorite thing on earth to do.
20. I can get around without a car if needed! Public transportation is a GREAT thing
21. When you commit to full-time ministry, the Devil hates it and tries everything he can to destroy you and your passion.
22. Nieces really are one of the most wonderful gifts of all!
23. There are a few things that you must have to survive a chicago winter some of these include, a shovel, a pair of waterproof, warm boots, big fluffy warm gloves (none of those mittens u wear in Arkansas will do), and salt. Lots and lots of salt. :)
24. I am more addicted to coffee than I ever realized before!
25. I've learned how to stop a fight without getting hit myself...lol
26. Diversity is wonderful and should be celebrated at all costs
27. I am desperately in need of Christ's strength at all times, I am so weak without him!
28. Laughter is vital to a person's health! I need laughter!!!!
29. I know what it's like now to walk into a place and be the minority & how daunting it can be.
30. I will never regret coming here, living in this community, learning and growing with Christ, but I really doubt that Chicago is the place I will settle down in! Yet, I have learned that God will call us to where we are needed most, not where we necessarily dream to be. And, I hope I always put his will over mine, for where his will is, I want mine to be there too!
God bless you all!
4 comments:
shasta! just found your blog and so excited about it! Love reading about what you have learned!! we miss you!! now that you're used to big cities... maybe warm Dallas is the place to settle down :) we'd love it!
Very interesting!I loved reading this blog, its good to know that you think your twin brother is a dork, bet he loves that....lol, and I agree about Kyleigh & Emma, what an awesome blessing to have them in our lives. I also totally agree that 13 hours is way way to far from you...Luv ya bunches!
This was fun to read! I am secretly thankful that unless it is God's will, you don't want to stay there...13 hours is way too far away! I love you!!
Shasta, love the blog! Now, I can keep up with you! I too have a blog! www.pruittspages.blogspot.com
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