YWAM Honolulu Base Life
YWAM Honolulu is currently full of LIFE! As the summer quarter neared an end for us in early September, my own job as Personnel Director became the busiest I had yet to experience. Anytime jobs change within our staff (new staff, staff exiting, new quarter jobs for staff, etc) my job kicks into high gear. And, September is possibly one of the biggest quarter for changes within staff.
I was able to help welcome eleven staff to our base, as well as send off an incredibly wonderful couple who has faithfully served our base for the last four years. It was also my privilege to team up with a couple of our base leaders to plan and facilitate our September staff conference. We had a great speaker, times of worship & prayer, as well as fun & games. I am grateful to be a part of a staff community that truly feels and functions like a family. Though things are not always perfect, we run this race with like-mindedness and genuine hearts to love & serve the living God.
We also welcomed 42 students into this September quarter. As I begin to get to know them, I truly appreciate their quick willingness to honesty, humility, and a genuine desire for Jesus. It is refreshing to be around a group of people so ready to lay down their lives to draw closer to the Lord and share the good news of God's love with others. So encouraging!
Provision from the Lord
God continues to remind me that He will always provide what I need and when I need it! I felt led to take a trip to WA specifically for my 10-year high school reunion, as well as visiting close friends and family. Though I didn't have the money to pay for my airfare when I purchased the ticket a couple of months prior, the Lord brought in ALL of the finances I needed while I was in WA. So great!
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| My new 2003 Ford Focus SE! |
Now, I am needing continued prayer to believe that the Lord really will provide all the finances I need to maintain my new car. The car was a blessing from Him, so I know He will continue to provide what I need, and when I need it.
Personal Life
As I mentioned earlier, I was able to visit WA earlier this month. Though I went in full expectation of relaxation, rest, and refreshment, plans do not always happen the way we hope. After a week of traveling to my reunion, visiting family in eastern WA, and spending some much needed time with my Dad, I received a call that my grandma Marlene (mom's mom) had experienced a major stroke and was in the hospital. Over the course of about 5 days, I was able to rally my friends into prayer, as well as spend some time by my grandma's bedside in the hospital. The doctor would not operate due to my grandma's age & health, so we waited patiently as grandma passed in her own timing. I was able to pray peace and truth over her, as well as recall memories with her. For the most-part, Grandma was rarely responsive; sometimes with small hand squeezes, a joking attempt at kicking someone with her foot, or even a groggy "thank you" to the nurses. On Monday, October 8th, we said our final goodbyes as Grandma passed away.
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| Me and my beautiful Grandma, Marlene, enjoying a day together in Olympia WA |
I cannot even begin to describe my gratitude that I was with Grandma and my family during this time. I never could have planned for this, but the Lord knew. I believe she is at peace now, and am extremely thankful. My heart is grieved to not have her here anymore, but I am hopeful for a day when I will see her again. Until then, I love and will miss you greatly Grandma!
Lots of love,
~Megan
