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Building up... / Jul 6, 09:51 AM
It’s difficult to know where to start with my first post. I just graduated, the summer has been long and tiring thus far (I’m not cut out for retail), and while I am certainly looking forward to Mission Year, there’s still a lot to be worked out. When should I quit my job so I can go visit home before I leave? How much stuff should I store, how much to throw away, how much to sell?
It is becoming clear, however, what a blessing it will be to work with Mission Year. I’m currently living in an edgy neighborhood, but I don’t really have a “team” to help me branch out safely and make a clear image (plus I won’t be staying long). I have a job in which I want to develop real relationships with customers… but that’s pretty difficult to do with anywhere between 2 minutes and an hour with each of them. While I don’t anticipate it will all be easy, I can welcome the difficulties of really taking part in an inner city community in light of the meaningful impact I might have.
Last night I had a wonderful time, walking back from the train station around 11:30, experiencing the neighborhood as it was quiet (while still on edge for anyone passing through), praying for its growth. It’s fascinating to wonder what these inner city communities would be like with more connections to the outside world, and a mix of the right resources.
The transition still looms. If you’re reading this, you should pray for that. Charity (the girlfriend) and I are likely to have a few confusing months very soon, and it’s hard to know what tools we will need to survive the journey. I’m not sure how we will adjust to having so little time, how I will organize my thoughts… or even how I’m going to move in! It’s hard to wait!
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