Bellinghamster Report

I've been informed, I'm now Bellinghamster...which thrills me way too much (my deep love of the zoo is far too pervasive). 

I am getting settled, although it's been a whirlwind trip. 

I arrived Sunday evening to a home cooked meal served with a 270 degree view of the sound. The family who graciously agreed to host me are Taylor grads, deeply hospitable and just might be located in the most spectacular house in the area:) My room has 2 full walls of windows with a breath taking views...God is rewarding me for 6 land-locked years.

I arrived safely in Bellingham, by the grace of God. My AC compressor froze and was shooting sparks when we started my Jeep up late Saturday night. Jim (my host dad :p) drove it down the "mountain" on Monday morning when my belt broke, throwing out the power steering. Thankfully, I was not driving down the steep and curvy road, and he recovered beautifully! Of course, I learned my lesson!! We only prayed for safe travels...next time (which will hopefully not be soon) we'll pray for the car, as well!

Monday, I jumped in with both feet and met the Church and INN staff. I am so excited to be a part of this family. They are insightful and gifted individuals who God blessed with gobs of talent. They have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome and to orient me to the ministry. Tuesday, our 2nd year INNtern returned and we laid out the talk plans for the first quarter. YES, Justin!! I know what we're speaking about through December...be amazed:) Seth, Stead, and DJ agreed to help me unload my U-Haul and if you thought the packing experience was interesting, the unpacking was an hilarious tail. We arrived to find that my storage unit was up a ramp, down an elevator, down the hall and around the corner from where we could park. The "quick" unpacking job a promised was 2 hours and LOTS trip. I cannot take them enough for helping me and smiling the whole time.

Wednesday, our 4 new INNterns arrived and we all headed off for a 3 day retreat in Birch Bay. It was a great time of worship, prayer, and TONS of laughter. So excited this bunch loves trivia :) And I can't wait to see what God does this year with this team. I am so honored to be a part of it!

Keep us in your prayers.