Come, all you weary.

Well, here I am and here I've been for nearly a week now.  For notetaking purposes, let the record show that here is Salt Lake City, Utah.  The journey to get here was rough and overwhelming, and I wasn't surprised to find that the past week was rather arduous as well.  Such is life.

It's a weird to find myself in an awkward, unknown place.  It's even more weird to know that I purposefully ended up here.  It's probably the first time I've uprooted by my own accord, and while I cherish my independent nature, the adjustment has been strange.  I've found myself broken down a few times these past seven days.  It's been especially hard not having ready access to the phone/internet/transportation.  I think with all this time to myself I've let my thoughts wander to unusual concerns: will I make friends?  Will I find a job?  Will I find a proper Christian community?  Will I get along with my family?  And when on Earth will this all occur? I shouldn't fret, though:

• I'm a friendly person--albeit, odd and nerdy--and I think I've already found some potentially wonderful friendships.
• I have already applied at four places and secured an interview for Tuesday (well, it's automatic because I'm a re-hire potential for VSB).
• I believe I'll be checking out K2 on Sunday.
• I know that my family finds itself in both better circumstances and dispositions than ever before, and I already know just by interacting with my little brother that I've made the right choice in moving.

 More than anything, I know God will guide me.  I'll stumble, I'll fall, and I'll get back up again.  It's just what I do, and I need to remind myself that I have this ability.  Honestly, there are so many things beyond my control.  I know that I do and will continue to miss my "old life," but I also need to remember that there is beauty to be found in starting anew.

So it's with faith and perseverance that I'll say this: I'm sure I'll find my footing here in this mountainous, land-locked Beehive state.  I've got to...Well, I will.  It's just going to take some time.

And thankfully, I've got plenty of that.

Love and Be Well,
Megan