So, I was so excited and relieved to have ALL of my paperwork sent to the Peace Corps and for them to review and tell me how perfect I am for the Peace Corps and for them to send me a letter telling me to start preparing, that I will leave on _____ for _____. Well, the smooth process I was praying for hasn't quite gone the way I'd hoped.
A few weeks ago I was at a night out/meeting with Favor of God's co founder Martin Onen when my phone wouldn't stop ringing. My mom was calling me and that is weird for MY phone to ring so much (I am not a fan of talking on the phone). After hitting ignore a few times, I quietly stepped outside because I figured it must be an emergency for my mom to call me repeatedly. Well, come to find out I received a thick manila envelope from the Peace Corps and mom thought it was BIG news, like placement/departure date BIG. I gave her permission to open it and explained to her that I won't be receiving that BIG letter until I have spoken with my placement officer, which I have yet to hear anything from. What was in the envelope was my dental records sent back to me and a request for new xrays and a letter from my dentist verifying that I have had the three teeth needing crowns actually completed. I thought, no big deal... WRONG!
I went to my dentists office the next day and they informed me that the dental work they are needing completed records on have not been done yet and the xrays cannot be completed until my insurance renews in January or else I have to pay out of pocket. No bueno! Well, after about an hour of talking and figuring out what needed to be done and the only logical route to take would be to wait until January and pray that my spot is still available when they finally receive and review my files. I also left pretty broken hearted because I was informed that my crowns will be about $1200.
Pretty much in tears when I arrived home my amazing roommate came to my rescue and helped me figure out how I can budget this month so taht I will have the money in my account by my dentist appt in early January. She is so amazing! We had a great roommate date and she ensured me that God will get me through this, she was just so comforting and encouraging. I do have the best roommate ever!!!
Thankfully I had finished my Christmas shopping by this time and as long as I remain responsible I can do it!
As for placement, I have been blog stalking and I have a feeling I am going to Ghana but from reading all these other peoples blogs they tend to be wrong. :)
All I know is that wherever I end up will be where God has planned for me to go. I pray for flexibility, a clear and open mind, and for God to truly move me in this whole process.
On an upside, I have signed up to take a membership course with my church where I will deepen my knowledge and faith in Christ. I am so excited! Plus, I am taking it with my best friend Abby! We tend to have a lot of fun in classes together and sometimes don't get in trouble.
