Hopes

I've had a lot of hope deferred in my life. But I'm not letting that hinder this brand new start. I'm moving to Arizona with my mother for the winter, unless the Lord calls me to be there longer. Or if I fall in love with it, and beg Him to let me stay, and he says yes.

I've researched a lot about Tucson, from cultural festivals to volunteer opportunities. Right now I have much hope. Mostly, I'm hoping that I will grow in ways that I couldn't back up in my comfort zone of the old O-R. I was getting too "okay" with the amount of rain, when really, it's just not okay at all and you damn well know it. So, here are my hopes: I want to horseback ride. I want to join the Alliance Francaise of Tucson. I want to get a job. I want to find authentic, loving community. I want to learn Spanish and the public transit system of Tucson and Sufjan Steven's "Age of Adz" album by heart (thanks to him for the idea of my blog's name, by the way). And I hope to make a new friend--yes, just one true one, that's all I ask for. But of course I'd accept more if I am so blessed!

I know absolutely no one in Tuscon Arizona except for a long lost cousin named Chelsea Kern, a freshman at the U of A and whose name rhymes with mine, but I expect a warm welcome from God. I have a vision of Him holding a sign that says "Tracy and Kelsey" at the entrance of our condo place. Then we follow Him up to our sublet-furnished apartment and he helps us to get settled. And he hooks me up with a job. Lord knows I need one of those. My bum days need to be over.

If you've encouraged me and wished me well on my journey, or if you do so in your heart as you read this, I want to thank you. A special shout-out of love to the church on Florence Street in Aloha who prayed me off and blessed me. Check back in in a week or so and throughout the winter to see if (and when and how) my hopes are realized. Whether I get what I want out of this or not, this I know is certain: The Lord is my Shepherd, and I shall not lack anything (Psalm 23). No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11). 

Grace and peace to you.
-Kels