It's been snowing for the past three days! These pictures were from the first snow, so it's a bit more white now than you can see here. It is still beautiful even though it's not enough to really cover the ground yet. But this week I think it will really start to snow.
We have a new guest lecturer this week--He and I will need prayers, because his lectures are a bit confusing and disorganized. But, one thing I really appreciated about what he said today was that we may not feel like we're really learning much now, and we may even go home and wonder why we spent a year at Bible School, not really doing anything. But that God has us here for a purpose and even if it takes 5 years for that purpose to be made clear to us, or even if we never figure out why exactly we spent a year in the Middle of Nowhere, Sweden, our experiences here are significant.
Also, I thought that when I came here I would suddenly know exactly what God wanted me to do with my life career-wise. But, I still have no idea!!! I'd love prayers for direction after Holsby. My thoughts at this point include:
- Missions work with orphans (though I have no idea how to make this one happen)
- Working at a college campus preferably doing student life or writing center stuff
- Working in Alaska in general (this is a cool idea in theory, but would best work out if I found a position in a university there)
- Working for a church with the youth
- Working at an outdoor store
If you know of any jobs I should look into, let me know about them!!! It seems early to be looking for a position for next fall, but I enjoy thinking about the future and planning things, God-willing.
Thanks for all your prayers!
Em
8 comments:
Thanks for updating your blog! I'm so glad it snowed there! I love reading about all the ideas that you are thinking about. It's fun to think about the future and what God will do with us. I know you are being blessed now and that your future will definitely be influenced by spending this year in Bible school.
Dear Emi,
I agree with the title of this entry: "Snow, Glorious Snow"! Thank you for posting more pictures. I love to see them! I agree with your guest lecturer (and Valerie--Hi Valerie!) that it takes time for things to be made clear, but your experiences at Holsby are significant and will influence your future. I will pray that God reveals His plans for you and until then, continue to flourish!
I love, you, I love you, I love you.
Mom
oxo
Hey Em! Steph and I are thinking about you, way out there. I can't think of a better way to discover a new life direction than to put yourself in a brand new place. Meeting new people is a great way to learn more about yourself, not to mention spending time in thought about God and what He wants for you.
...currently my cat, Skinny, is trying to type you a message with her behind. Kind of rude to interrupt in the middle of what I was trying to say, but maybe her message is more important? Do you know my cat, personally? Is that why shes trying to communicate with you?
We miss you! Merry Christmas!
We need a new update lady! Miss you so much! I swear that I am sending you a long update e-mail THIS WEEK. Merry Christmas!
Hello Emily! It's alli and the woodside's at your home missing you, but thrilled to hear you are enjoying your adventures or shall i say @dventures! :) When I get a chance I will read up on all that I've missed and respond appropriately. But so far I say Alaska would be fun, well I'd love to visit! :) Much love to you and a very merry christmas. We're sending our love. Hope tomorrow is good, we're enjoying yesterday. xoxoxoxox
David say "hey" and he misses his cousin. (He can't get up off the couch, I think too many deviled eggs)
Grandma says she loves you, hope you're doing well and she's hanging in..."i guess" she says (about hanging in) she's too funny and looks great with her matching festive outfit, some rouge on her cheeks and converse high tops with pink trim
Hi Em! This is Uncle Steven wishing you a Merry Christmas on this Chirstmas Eve in California. The full moon is about to rise, and soon we will all be enjoying dinner of Ham and scallop potatoes. I hope you are feeling better and fully recovered by the time my sister arrives in Frankfurt. Who would have thought just a year ago that you would be experiencing all that you have. And there is so much ahead. Now, about next year......who knows? Merry, Merry Christmas. Uncle Steven
are you still alive?
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