Am I Satisfied in Chirst?

Where to begin its been a long time since I updated this and probably should have done this a while ago. But I guess I will just go for it. For latest lesson scroll down.

I don't work at either my job or my internship any more. I come home in about a week and was ready to just have a week in Chicago without stuff holding me back.

Urban Fresh wasn't always the funniest but I appreciate that I was hired and was able to earn some money while I was here. For those of you that forgot I worked in produce for about 20 hours a week just stocking and making sure everything was fresh. I am so glad this job is over sometimes the people weren't the best to work with. But I did it. I am going to miss the calls from half way across the store from a certain person saying hey Or- E - Gone. Yes the wrong way to pronounce it but that was fun. My last day there was this last Saturday.

Friday was my last day at my internship. Wow it was hard to say Goodbye. I had developed some pretty close relationships with the staff there. I ended up putting in like 175 hours there and it was simply just a great experience. I did lots of administrative tasks, lots of research and groups with by the hand. I am also glad this is over but it is so bittersweet. I had to end my experience here with giving a presentation about everything I did. Then they through all of us BA interns a party and told us things they appreciated about us. they told me I was always positive and was funny. I am glad I made people laugh I am going to miss them.

I was able to go to the art museum that was pretty fun.

I have been hanging out with my bro a lot and my other friends here.

I also got to go to a movie in the park they show several throughout the summer so its pretty neat. We watched duck soup and old comedy with the Marx brothers.

I also read Airframe by Michael Crichton. He is my favorite author so that was fun.

So now for the latest lesson I have learned. It is the title of my blog but it has been a journey like most lessons we learn in life. At my internship I have been watching a dvd series on marriage. Toward the end of the series the guy said that we can have a successfully marriage without a spouse because we will be so satisfied in Christ. Then a few sermons ago the pastor challenged us asking us what we were longing for and my response in my soul was marriage and a family. He talked about how we need to be satisfied in Christ. Then I have been reading this book Called The Wonderful Spirit-filled Life. Its a book about the holy spirit and how he administers to us. The author was talking about how we need to be abiding in Christ and how we can't do anything with out him. It was at this point that all this came together. I need to be satisfied in him and abide in him. Because it is no longer I who life but He who lives in me. Therefore, my circumstances shouldn't matter. I am loved and need to be living my life for him.

Prayer request
That I make the most of my time left here

Countdown
Here ten weeks as of Sunday
Home a week from Tuesday

Love,
Dan

high five

It has been longer then normal since I have updated. The reason for this being that nothing too excited has been happening. Don't get me wrong I still love it hear. But its actually bee a relaxing week or so.

An old friend visited and I had some good times with him. Our parents were friends in College and I probably hadn't seen my friend since I was in high school. Pretty crazy. Besides that I am not sure of anything to note.

My last day at my internship is the 24th of July. Its pretty crazy to think about I have put in nearly 140 hours there. That is no small chuck of time. It has been really good lately. I am getting a little sad about leaving. But that is all part of this life. It has been a great experience and am thankful for the opportunity.

My last day at my job is the 25th of July, so the day after the internship. This will give me about a week in Chicago with nothing eating up my time. So hopefully i will knock out a few more Chicago style things. Work hasn't been that bad lately either. Only 5 more days there. I can't even believe I got this job. It was clearly God acting in my life.

The last few days I haven't been feeling all that well. But one thing still rings true. The God sees me through. It seems that now matter how bad things get, God moves. He seeks out the best for my life. At work I have managed to make it through the days. How great his love for us!

Prayer Requests
I still don't feel that well
make the most of last few weeks
servant's heart

Counts
here 8 weeks as of yesterday (Sunday)
Home 3 weeks from tomorrow (Tuesday)

Love,
Dan

Happy 4th of July to you!

So I know that it is past the 4th but I still wanted to say it so take that.

It has been quite a while since I last blogged so this might just be a bunch of random information. But I will start with what you guys all really want to know. I am doing well me and my brother are still getting along pretty well. My internship is good my last day there will be 7/24. My job at urban fresh is good but sorta tired of them both. Alright now for more details.

A while ago I want to the conservatory with my brother. You can look at pictures online it was actually really cool. And as most of you should know my favorite color is purple and there was some sweet purple flowers and stuff so I suggest you check out the album.

I got to play soccer again which was really fun. Gosh I am going to miss that when I get back. Maybe my hall will just really love soccer or something. I didn't play all that great however I did score a goal so that was pretty neat.

I watched both the movie Transformers 2 and Public enemies. They were both pretty good but not as good as I had expected.

So one of my roommates this summer lost some weight and gave me a bunch of his old clothing so I might be sporting a new look when I get back so don't be surprised. But yes I was very excited and pretty happy.

I finally did some more things that I needed to do for being in Chicago. I got to go to a Cubs game for free. They hit a grand slam when I was there and that was pretty sweet. I ate a Chicago style hot dog which was pretty good. I also at the same time ate an Italian beef which was pretty yummy.

I finished my second book for the summer called The heavenly man. I highly recommend it. Its a great book and challenging. I am glad to be done with both of my books that I had to read for being an RA.

My 4th of July was actually really good. I had to work for five hours but that wasn't too bad. i went to a party with lots of people and had some really meaningful conversations and of course celebrated America! But yes Jesus was in those conversations and I pray for those people that he bring them closer to himself.

PRAYER REQUESTS
homesick
stay in my bible
keep praying
having a servants attitude

Countdowns
Here 7 weeks today
home 4 from Tuesday

Love,
Dan