Dreams Coming True

For months, I have been trying to sell my Old Farm contract.

For months, I have been looking and applying for programs to volunteer abroad.

For months, I have been wanting to make bread - k, that's false.

But this week, my dreams are coming true.

I understand why nothing worked out before,

So that it could work out even better in the long-run.

Why? Because the Lord knows that timing I want for things to happen, 

isn't what needs to happen.

If I got into my Thailand program before. I would've said no when they asked if I was staying at ASSERT this summer. And I would not have gotten a job promotion. If I would've sold my old farm contract to two girls, the roommates that I love wouldn't be happy as well

And I was patient and tried and tried and tried to do all of this. When one failed, I tried again and again. Until the incredible moment when EVERYTHING fell into place. (I'm hoping one day this same persistence will give me luck with guys ;) Dreams... coming.... true. Unbelievable.

Last week, I got promoted, I'm still smiling.

I drove home to WA, did homework for three days and feel good about it.

I learned how to make bread.

And even made two cakes of pumpkin bars. Side note: This is my next goal, so become a better cook! (Chauncy, I will make you some yummy things, but I need that lemon juice again)

I also looked at places I could volunteer this summer, for the two weeks I had a summer break from ASSERT and classes. I sat down at my laptop for about an hour, reading and searching and applying.

I woke up this morning with an email and a text that made my day.

The text: "Emmalee is star of the week. For show and tell, she wants to show you. Can you be at South Bay at noon?"

The email: "Congratulations. After checking our positions with our Costa Rican partner organization, we are pleased to inform you that your application has been successful and you have been accepted to begin volunteer work on the Costa Rica Childcare Work program from the 4th June 2012."

What I want for my summer:

Two classes, ASSERT lead staff, Oak Ridge swimming pool and to do a two week volunteer program in an orphanage.

And most of those things I wanted, were already pretty much a given.

But what I wanted most is to see a little piece of the world,

and directly affect lives of children in less fortunate situations.

I got in! I got in! I got in!

I'm going to Costa Rica, well after I make sure it's completely legit and pay a few things.

But I am soooooooooo happy.

I can't thank the Lord enough right now.

I know I am blessed all the time.

But I feel super blessed at this very second.

And I recognize His hand in all of this.

Without Him, I'd be unhappy.

Without Him, I would have no success.

Knowing that the Lord is here through all my trials, that the Lord cares about all my accomplishments, knowing that the Lord will guide my life. Gives me so much happiness and faith and trust in His plan for me.