[K10 is coming alive here. She even pooped this morning in one of the stalls while conversing with me and 2 roomates! this is a miracle.]
I am happy.
A year ago, I highly doubt I would have said this. But today. Alas. It is true.
It isn't because of the move to Alaska
or because I have a phenominal (spelled wrong) boyfriend named Doogle, boo, Glover, babycakes
mostly it is because of
(and I will try to not sound too stereotypical or sunday schoolish)
Jesus.
For over a year I asked Jesus to let me get it. To let him in. To understand the cross his blood his love for what it is, and not just because it was a good story, but I wanted to feel the actual EFFECT of the cross in my soul.
This is a gift God has recently given to me.
birthed in me.
And it has left me with peace
and happiness
and tho, there are times that I feel low
mostly,
I am content.
pleased.
sure.
and I have asked for this for years.
I love Jesus with all of my heart.
Because he has, without any doing of mine
chosen me
pursued me
painted with in his blood
so that when God looks at me
He sees only his loving son.
[not my imperfections]
and that,
kicks booty.
by the way, Alaska is beautiful.
Breath-taking.
I have a roommate named Patient who is great
and
strong and peculiar [aren't we all? ] and I cant wait to get to know her better
I got a tour of campus from Jake, a fellow Lowellian who just graduated and likes to wear bandana's
Linnea - who is sitting here quietly reading her bible with a massive mug, she is confident and beautiful
Jason, who is excitable and direct
Brian - the poney-tailed cook, married with child on the way, who couldn't stop teasing me this morning about my name, Todd
Matt - full of jokes. plans on coming to class in a kilt soon.
Brittany who reminds me of someone but I cant put my finger on it, lounges around in basketball shorts and plays guitar
Barbara - in love with a boy back home, crazy curly dark hair, great with conversation
Joe who lives in his truck when not at ABI - and was very surprised that that is not usual in Grand rapids, I guess it is here
Dara - quiet, yet intelligent, currently knitting a skirt with bright blue-green turq. color - likes to hibernate in her room, yet is very social and friendly and helpful
Karla - who resembles my Jesus in such a beautiful quiet spirit. pleases the Lord.
and I could go on
there are a lot of other michiganders here
I have kept warm so far.
Kristen and I feel very comfortable
and there are little baby cabins for hair salons
or coffee shops
of which we hope to explore some today
please write.
Chelsea Gentry
Alaska Bible Institute
1295 Mission Rd
Homer, AK 99603.
3 comments:
glad to hear that you're settling in and joy-filled to the brim. love the way you write (and always have).
and, i like photo #3 in this post, especially.
it sounds like you found home - on many levels Chels - Jesus is where we find our true home and then it doesnt seem to matter where we are or who we are with because we are always at home in Him. So happy for you - keep snapping pics - we miss you but we smile because we know that God is wooing you more to him and that are going to be such a blessing to those around you. Love you chelsea girl
this blog makes me very happy for you. you have changed so much these last months. i see such a different person now and it is so good. i love the peace and glow that now surrounds you b/c you are falling in love with our Jesus. can't wait to talk to you on Tuesday. Love you :)
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