First of all, thanks to all who have been praying for me regarding the situation. I just wanted to give you all a quick update in that since a lot have happened in the week.

I got the news last Thursday that I had to move out by last Sunday. Which I think it’s a unfair demand since T. still owes me time from over winter break. On top of that, it’s such a short notice for me to pack and go. Even though it was unfair, I still respected their request and moved out. My parents were fortunate enough and were able to borrow my aunt’s van, and they came last Sunday to help me move a few of the bigger items back to Waukesha for storage (My bed, some boxes of extra supplies, my classical guitar).

I moved next door, literally 20ft from where I was staying. My friend Pat was kind enough to take me in for the semester (or until I find a new place to live). He’s a strong Christian, and I actually went to high-school with his little brother; we were in the same Bible study together a couple summers ago. I am so thankful for his willingness to open up his space, and cram me in there. It was tight to begin with, but we will manage; right now I’m sleeping on his futon.

What was annoying was that my house manager promised me a key to this new apartment will be available to me last Friday, however that never came true. I waited, and tried to email and text him about it, as it turned out, he’s on vacation this whole week. This was definitely a test of patience since he was the one that told me I had to move out of there by Sunday, but then failed to give me my key for my new place, or told me he was going to be gone for a week. I was living out of my backpack going on friend’s couch for a few days beginning of the week when I was waiting for my house manager to get back to me on the key situation. I’ve finally just took the key that he was suppose to make a copy of, and just used it temporary.

But what’s cool is that since I resigned my job, I can see God doing things, and His providence revealing. Initially T. was still giving me a hard time (more of just annoyance), but towards the end of that week, I’ve seen him more mellow, and not really trying to cause any trouble with me. He actually said “Good morning” to me on one of the mornings before I left. That may not seem like a lot in most cases, but this was better than what it was before. He actually acknowledged me, instead of pretending I don’t exist. And since I moved out, even though I have not seen him around much (in person), he hasn’t tried to cause any trouble with me. Most importantly, things have finally slowed down and I am starting to feel peace (which was my intent in resigning my job).

Since I was living there for free as a house-person, now that I have resigned, I no longer have free rent. Which means I am in need of a job this semester. Without knowing I was going to resign my job, I actually applied for a position over winter break, I just got a response back a couple days ago, and now I’ve an interview setup for next Wednesday. If I get this job, I will be making somewhere between $10-$12 an hour, and working 10-15 hours a week, doing computer support for the University. (http://mis.ls.wisc.edu/) They only had two openings, and I’m sure they had a bunch of applications to process through, but I was picked for in person interview, which means I am one of the finalists.

Lifegroup has also been a new thing, and this past Monday was our second lifegroup. Maria and I just really feel like this is a right plug in for us. We really feel the sincerity of the people there, I mentioned briefly about my roommate situation the first week we were there, and they brought it up and asked me how things were going there before I had a chance to give them an update on the situation. Maria also received an email from a woman in the group, with just sincerity specifically expressing some of her past experiences and encouraging her, and praying for her.

Overall, I can see this semester becoming a very important semester where God will be doing a lot of work in both of us. It was a rough start, but I can only see good things happening from here on. Not saying it would be smooth rolling, there will be growth!

Our God is good and sovereign!

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