Homeless

I moved to Charlotte in August of the year I graduated from CMU. I knew without a doubt that I was supposed to be in Charlotte, NC. In January of the year I graduated I felt it very strong on my heart to move here--no clue why, I didn't know a soul here and it's 12 hours away from my family. I began pursuing Charlotte by looking for a teaching job---I was hired in May----days after my graduation and 4 days into my summer camp job at SpringHill.

I have always worked and packed my schedule back to back of everything. Finish school-start work the next day-finish camp-drive to NC for 1st day of work the next day. With my schedule packed like this I didn't have time to "check out the area---take care of all of the details." 'So---against many peoples "2 cents" I threw my clothes in the back of my dad's Buick and started driving without a place to stay or any sort of plan other than starting my training for teaching.

I am a planner to the core--with everything in my life. I want it neatly organized-in straight lines-I want to know what to expect and when. Coming to Charlotte was the first time in my life I had no plan. I was going sheerly on what God had told me to do and the peace knowing he would provide for me.

My first day down here I met a woman in the bathroom that is a teacher at my school. She asked me where I'll be living and details about myself. I responded very broadly and I think she picked up that I really had nothing to go on (I was basically homeless). She simply said, "you'll live with me." Something in my gut said it was okay---it wasn't my gut it was the holy spirit. God had totally provided and covered every detail for me because I was faithful to his calling. (gives me chills thinking about it) She and her husband opened their home for me the 1st year I was down here---it was one of the best living experiences I have ever had. They are incredible people--I pray God gives me the same opportunity in my future.

God will show up---in the bathroom, on the street, through other people, EVERYTIME he will be present. He promises to provide for our NEEDS and he does!!