Right now I am sitting in a Starbucks in Coronado, California (San Diego area). I have been thinking a lot about why I am here this summer. Reasons have occurred to me before but finally I realize that this is the place that I am supposed to be. As much as I miss home and Oregon, this is the place that I need to be in right now. This is the place that God has me for this time and seriously I could not be happier. I have learned so much about myself and God since I have been here. I have learned that I am not always the most mature person when it comes to changes, but that is something that God is changing in me. I have learned that when I put God in front of my own desires and ambitions, God will give me the deepest desires of my heart in his time. I have learned that I have placed other people and things before God and this summer has been set apart for me to get away all those distractions and be with my God. As I am faithful in this time, God will bring to pass the things he has promised to me in his time. God has shown me the simple beauty in creation. God has proven to me that he alone is my judge and what that means when I interact and live in relationship with others. God has shown me his perfect love through flawed people in this world. God has given me a passion for his word. I am growing and striving to be in relationship that gets deeper and deeper everyday. As sad as I am that I am not at home, doing what I had planned for this summer, I could not be happier with this situation. God is teaching me so much and everyday I am falling deeper in love with my God. Miss you all and am praying for you all... Can't wait to see everyone in August!