Roommates

It’s been cool to see how the Lord blessed me here in Spokane, preparing a way for me even before I knew it.  

The Moody campus here has no on-campus housing, so all the students are responsible to find their own places to live.  This was a real struggle at first.  Finding people to live with wasn’t even the worst part.  There aren’t many apartments within walking distance of campus and when you’re living without a car, that is a necessity.  But toward the middle of the summer a couple in Spokane made available to us a set of triplexes specifically for Moody girls, and only 4 blocks from school.  So, not only were my transportation needs met, but I get to be part of a wonderful community of girls while I’m here.  It feels so much like living at camp – everyone is in and out of each other’s houses and we all have a good time together.  

There are 6 girls in each house.  In my house are:

Cayla – She has been here longest out of the 6 of us and sort of had things figured out around here before the rest of us even showed up.  Right now she is enrolled at Spokane for the full 4 years, but she’s hoping to transfer to Chicago to study international missions.  I’ve already seen hear heart for people who are lost and hurting.  I think she has a deep compassion and enjoys investing in people’s lives.

Stephanie – A smart, quick, outgoing redhead who seems to have taken things in very well in her first few weeks here.  She has already been out and about and I know she is enjoying all her new experiences.  She is also tall, which I like because we share that trait.  She is going to Chicago next year and will study urban ministries.  

Sara – I have seen very little of her since I’ve been here because she is always off doing something exciting.  Sara is a senior this year, so she’s got lots of friends and knows her way around Spokane very well.  She’s one of those individuals who has a very great presence about her, a uniqueness that only certain people possess.  It’s not something that I can explain or would ever like to try to explain.  One of these days I’m going to sit down and have coffee with her because she has had some wonderful experiences that would be exciting to hear about.  

Paige – One of the girls I share a room with, Paige is quiet and steady.  I have already been amazed by the way she is dedicated to her studies.  In the places where I’ve gotten to see bits of her heart, I’ve witnessed a deep love for the Lord and a rich and pure understanding of who He is.  She and I are in a small group together for one of our classes and I’m excited to get to know her even more.  She is also going to Chicago next year to study evangelism and discipleship.

Abbey – She is the other girl in my room.  Her bed is next to mine.  Abbey grew up in Chicago as an MK and has a huge heart for the people there.  Her love for people in general is very genuine and she’s good at making those around her feel comfortable and accepted.  I have also seen a deep love for the Lord in her and she has a great desire to live a life pleasing to Him.  She is precious and has already challenged me in some ways.  I’m sure she thinks I’m crazy because of some of the conversations we’ve had about things we’re learning in class, but that hasn’t hurt things so far.  :)

I’ve also found some dear friends in a couple of the other houses, but I’ll save that for another post.