New Beginnings

I am feeling much better about life than I have in the past few days. There's something psychological about the ending of one month and the beginning of another. I'm so glad October is here. It is my favorite month. I love the fall. I love the turning of the leaves. I like the crisp air. I like the scary movies that come on television during this season.
I still feel restless but tonight I feel more rested than I have felt for quite a while. It has been so hot here for most of September and I do not sleep well in the heat. Even though I have air conditioning I just don't sleep as well as I do on cooler nights. A cool front has moved in and I am grateful for that.
I also was blessed to be able to have dinner with my sister Stacey and my parents. We had a good meal together and laughed and told stories. I'm excited for Stacey. She is starting to teach a class at a local art school here in Cincinnati. She has been looking for full time work but decided to move forward with teaching part-time until something else comes along.
I am also just feeling really glad it's the weekend. This has been a long week for some reason. Things at work are going fine. I continue to feel blessed by my job and the people with whom I work. I love being able to work with families who are in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing. I enjoy encouraging them and helping them to realize their dreams. Even the stuff that challenges me is okay. I like the ways in which I am able to stretch and grow and learn. I love the fact that I am a part of larger team that is doing wonderful and meaningful work.
Next week is going to be a big week. On Monday we have our first public application meeting for those families interested in becoming Habitat for Humanity home owners. We are having a meeting at the library in Hamilton, Ohio. We have sent out press releases and flyers to the schools. We are hoping to have a good turnout. I'm feeling a little anxious about it. I'm sure it will be fine. I just am naturally anxious about everything.
So, I'm glad I have the weekend to relax and enjoy some down time. I am grateful for the respite from work and the opportunity to renew, relax, and refresh for the work that is ahead of me.
As I said, while I feel more rested, I still feel a bit restless. I am beginning to sense what steps I need to take. I prayed a lot about it and God seems to have answered my prayers in some very specific ways. Of course, I am anxious about taking the first step. However, I think it will be okay. I still want to pray about it some more. I will let you know as things develop. I feel as if God is once again inviting me to step outside my comfort zone in order to learn and grow.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for being a part of my journey!